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Hot or not, bill would simplify sales tax on baked goods (video)

A measure advancing in the Texas Legislature would make baked goods, regardless of their temperature when served, exempt from sales tax.

by Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn

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A measure advancing in the Texas Legislature would make baked goods, regardless of their temperature when served, exempt from sales tax.

State Rep. Jim Murphy, R-Houston, said he authored House Bill 4054 after bakers in his district told him how confusing and difficult the current tax code can be to navigate.

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