Issue Position: Lowering State Taxes

Issue Position

While other states raised taxes, Charlie Geren has kept Texas focused on lowering ours. Three different times, he has successfully pushed for historic tax cuts that have helped our state remain a world economic powerhouse. But Charlie is much more than just a supporter of tax cuts--he's the guy who can be depended on to make the deal happen. He's legendary in Austin for being able to get squabbling factions together and pass tax cuts that help Texas families. For example, in the latest session, Charlie saved a $5 billion tax cut by hammering out an agreement between the House and Senate. Five billion--that's more than the entire state budget of Vermont! And he has accomplished all this while balancing every state budget.

Now, local property taxes are skyrocketing around the state and causing homeowners real headaches. Getting a handle on this issue is Charlie's top priority for the next session.

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