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Texas special session opens with finance tax proposals
Gov. Preston Smith outlines a budget based on a 3.5 percent sales tax boost and new levies on car sales cigarette packs and corporate taxes. Legislators move on appropriations as House and Senate clash over revenue needs amid a treasure dispute and beach open law enforcement.
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