The governor's consistently said focus first on fixing taxes and then he would be open to considering other issues. But generally, we support fully deregulated electric markets because that's what benefits customers.

Those who own more expensive properties pay more each year in property taxes; that's just common sense. But the one-third reduction is across the board and provides relief to Texans at all income levels.

They are poised to move and fight this fire wherever it moves.

While others may cloud their judgment by emotional zeal to cut taxes, it is my hope that we focus on our primary and most important responsibility and do the right thing ? to provide the very best education for our students, and thus, ensure a prosperous future for our community.

They have two extra days for federal taxes because the 15th falls on a Saturday.

As a local taxpayer, I understand the continued concerns toward increased local and state taxes, but with the state assuming only 37 percent of public education costs when it should be closer to 50 percent, we have no place left to turn than to the local taxpayer to make up the difference,