Trimming and Pruning: Texas budget too big? Here's a way to cut it
DallasNews.com | News for Dallas, Texas | Opinion: Editorials: "More Texans to serve. Inflation costs. Restoring previous budget cuts. Attracting more federal dollars. These are the very legitimate reasons Texas' budget grew from $119 billion in 2004-05 to $139 billion for 2006-07.
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But the increase has upset some in Austin, including Gov. Rick Perry. Many assume he will veto parts of the budget, if not the whole thing.
Given that reality, we offer suggestions on what to cut. If the governor strikes these items, the state saves money, Mr. Perry exhibits fiscal restraint and – most important – disadvantaged Texans escape more harm:"
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02/27: A Blueprint for Texas: The state's needs – and how to pay for them
But the increase has upset some in Austin, including Gov. Rick Perry. Many assume he will veto parts of the budget, if not the whole thing.
Given that reality, we offer suggestions on what to cut. If the governor strikes these items, the state saves money, Mr. Perry exhibits fiscal restraint and – most important – disadvantaged Texans escape more harm:"
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