Perry vows no new taxes but all programs on the table
Governor Rick Perry told lawmakers no new taxes and warned that nothing is safe from cuts as the 2001 Legislature opens. Baytown lawmakers split on the stance with Rep. Wayne Smith supporting no new taxes and Sen. John Whitmire cautioning on definitively ruling out revenue sources while stressing public safety and education as untouchables.
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Perry's views on upcoming Texas legislative issues
Perry outlines stance on abortion tax and budget matters in an AP interview. He opposes new taxes, warns on budget cuts, and hints at fees for air compliance. He supports public school vouchers pilot and opposes expanding gambling, favoring voter approved options for the lottery. He defends Texas criminal justice and opposes changes to executions for mentally retarded inmates.
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Texas Bills Seek End to Death Penalty Or Moratorium
AP Texas lawmakers file two bills to halt executions or impose a two year pause while forming the nine member Texas Capital Punishment Commission. The repeal would take effect Sept. 1 and current inmates would remain on death row. A moratorium report due in 2005. Texas has 18 inmates slated for execution by April 23.
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