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State: ‘Painful’ budget review begins in legislature
from PAGE 1A
Inaugural addresses share message
The rhetoric coming from the state's
highest elected officials and most every
conservative lawmaker in Austin shares
the same theme - the state must bal-
ance the budget and not raise taxes.
"Texas families have endured this
long season of economic trouble by
tightening their own budgets, and mak-
ing tough choices," Gov. Rick Perry said.
"Texas employers have streamlined op-
erations, becoming more innovative and
efficient. Making their lives harder just
to make our jobs easier would be a fail-
ure of leadership."
Both Perry and Lt. Gov. David De-
whurst delivered inaugural addresses
last week to the 82nd state legislature
with similar themes of Texas excep-
tionalism and the need to make tough
choices.
"There's a lot that is special about be-
ing a Texan; we are independent, opti-
mistic, and occasionally stubborn," De-
whurst said. "What makes Texas great
is not cattle, cotton, or crude oil; it's
people."
In his address, Dewhurst noted Pres-
ident Ronald Reagan's statement that
"there are no easy answers, but there are
simple answers" as a concept as mean-
ingful now as it was three decades ago.
"The answers are simple, but the so-
lutions could be very painful," Orr said.
"In our most painful times, there's al-
ways a rainbow on the other side for do-
ing the right thing."
Lawmakers must cut spending to
keep the state's economic engine on
track, Perry said. But it won't be easy, he
said, as headlines will be dominated by
impacted constituencies.
"These tough times dictate govern-
ment doing more with less," Perry said.
"That's what we campaigned on, and
that's what we'll deliver. We need to pri-
oritize and justify every penny and vali-
date every investment made."
The merit of balancing the budget
through cuts instead of tax increases
will be better prosperity, Orr said.
"For those looking for jobs in Texas,
you are in the right place at the right
time," he said.
"The answers are simple,
but the solutions could be
very painful"
— Rep. Rob Orr
Both addresses noted the innovations
of Texans through the years.
"We keep becoming the first to do
many things," Orr said. "If it can be
done, we can do it. People are looking to
Texas. People are moving here to build
their businesses."
It came as no surprise that both ad-
dresses noted the growing illegal immi-
gration problem. The proven solution is
boots on the ground, Dewhurst said.
"I'm asking the federal government
to triple the number of border patrol
agents on our borders," he said. "If that
doesn't secure our borders, then I will
keep demanding additional boots on the
ground until we have sufficient man-
power to seal it, control it, and enforce
it. When it comes to our sovereignty and
security, there is no compromise."
"I believe the federal government
needs to step up and perform their con-
stitutional duty to protect our border,"
Orr said.
'Red-headed Stranger1 honorec
Willie Nelson, Austin's most re-
nowned resident, was honored Jan. 20
for his career in music and his contri-
butions to Texas by state lawmakers
through a House resolution.
"Willie is a great Texan," Orr said.
But, he missed out on participating in
the resolution.
"I am a Willie fan," Orr said. "I hate
that I missed it."
Governor adds emergency items
Legislation requiring a voter to pres-
ent proof of identification when casting
a ballot and supporting a balanced bud-
get amendment to the U.S. Constitu-
tion were declared emergency items last
week by Perry.
The list of emergency items this ses-
sion has risen to four. By declaring
emergency items, lawmakers are al-
lowed to consider the issues in the open-
ing 30 days of the session.
“Fiscal discipline, balanced budgets
and the integrity of the ballot box are
critical to the people of Texas,” Perry
said.
The items will both be supported by
Orr.
"I strongly support voter identifica-
tion. I believe it will be one of the first
bills taken up and passed by the House,"
he said. "I think we should encour-
age the federal government to pass the
amendment. Federal spending is grow-
ing at an unsustainable level."
The other two emergency items for
the session are protecting private prop-
erty rights, including eminent domain
issues, and abolishing sanctuary cities
in Texas.
'Campus carry' top item
for student groups
Holders of state-issued concealed
handgun licenses are allowed to carry
in a number of locations, including the
state capitol, but conservative student
groups want the right to carry on college
campuses.
The Texas College Republicans and
Young Conservatives of Texas have
named the issue their legislative priority
this session.
“Our opponents think this is about
turning students and faculty into ama-
teur security guards, in hopes of pre-
venting another Virginia Tech," said
Justin Till, chairman of the Texas Col-
lege Republicans. "But this isn’t about
campus security; it’s about personal se-
curity."
A bill has been filed to allow "campus
carry" in both the House and Senate.
"I supported this last time," Orr said.
"I've taken my concealed handgun class
and I think if people are willing to go
through the training they will be re-
sponsible. I'm supportive of it (campus
carry)."
Last session, a Democratic filibuster
method known as "chubbing" kept the
item from reaching the House floor af-
ter receiving Senate approval. The par-
liamentary maneuver was expected to
be challenged in an anti-filibustering
motion this week in the House.
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Tax changes, optimism abound in 2011
By BRIAN PORTER
crowleystar@thestargroup. com
Most residents should have a bit more ex-
pendable income - unless they are retired -
in 2011.
"Social Security payroll duduction has been
dropped from 6.5 percent to 4.5 percent this
year," Edward Jones financial adviser David
Layman said last week in his annual financial
status report to the Joshua Lions Club.
The break will be provided to employees,
but not business owners.
"The employer is still paying the full
amount," he said. "If you are drawing Social
Security, then you don't get anything more."
Early income tax filers will be delayed this
year. Some who choose to file immediately
after the federal deadline for employers to
supply W-2 forms to employees may find they
aren't able to file quite as early as normal.
"Probably the earliest you can file is Feb.
15," Layman said, explaining some of the tax
code for this year hasn't been released.
The Internal Revenue Service will also
mandate a change that may concern some
Americans.
"You have to file electronically this year,"
Layman said. "People are going to end up
spending money to file electronically."
And if you are still alive in 2011, you
missed a golden opportunity to die and pass
on a larger inheritance to your family, Lay-
man said.
But, the economy is turning for the better.
"The economy should continue on a slowly
improving path all year," Layman said.
Among the indicators of economic growth
was retail Christmas shopping data.
"We had one of the strongest periods for
retail sales," Layman said. "People are spend-
ing more, but they are saving more. I'm not
sure how that works."
With more savings comes the eternal ques-
tion of investing. There are many instruments
to consider, Layman said, but minerals are
risky.
"(Gold) has never been a good long-term
investment," Layman said. "While you would
have made more money in gold the last two
years, you would not have in the previous 15
years."
The federal government has yet to pick up
on the most important tip Layman provided.
"You can't just spend more money than
you take in," he said.
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