On the Records: Leppert Releases Tax Returns

Republican Tom Leppert makes a point during the TPPF's U.S. Senate candidate debate in Austin on January 12, 2012.
Republican Tom Leppert makes a point during the TPPF's U.S. Senate candidate debate in Austin on January 12, 2012.

Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert has released his tax returns for 2008 through 2010, following the lead of his fellow Republican U.S. Senate candidates. Leppert reported an adjusted gross income of $443,000 in 2010, along with $95,856 in total taxes.

The Midday Brief: Top Texas Headlines for Jan. 31, 2012

Republican candidate Ron Paul waits to be introduced onstage at an airport rally the day before the South Carolina primary on January 20, 2012.
Republican candidate Ron Paul waits to be introduced onstage at an airport rally the day before the South Carolina primary on January 20, 2012.

Your afternoon reading: Paul heads west as Florida votes; Perry praises Gingrich in first interview since dropping out; closing arguments heard in D.C. redistricting case

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