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The total Texas tax bill in 2005 was 65.2 billion dollars. Governor Perry will call a special session of the legislature beginning on Monday, April 17, at 2 p.m. to meet the Texas Supreme Court's June 1 deadline for tax reform. Chart credits - Texas Tax Reform Commission with data from the Texas Comptroller's Office.

Part 1 of Texas tax reform: Gov. Perry announces special session of legislature

Texas Supreme Court requires tax reform by June 1

From the Office of Rick Perry, Governor of Texas

March 17, 2006

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced that he will call a special session of the legislature beginning on Monday, April 17, at 2 p.m.

“The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that Texas’ current tax system must be reformed by June 1,” Perry said. “This special session provides legislators of both parties a rare opportunity to significantly reduce property taxes, make substantial reforms to the franchise tax so it is fairer and broader, and ensure our schools have a reliable and constitutional stream of revenue.”

The governor will issue a proclamation outlining the specific issues for the session at a later date.