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Video: Rick Perry Outlines Business Tax Relief Plan

Gov. Rick Perry called on state lawmakers on Monday to find $1.6 billion to give Texas businesses relief from the state’s franchise tax.

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Gov. Rick Perry called on state lawmakers on Monday to find $1.6 billion to give Texas businesses relief from the state’s franchise tax. Perry said the state needs to cut taxes to stay competitive to attract new companies.

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