Debt Reduction or Tax Cuts: The Tally.

Who is in the corner of tax cuts first?

• Lt. Gov., Senator Nelson, Governor Dallas Business Journal
• State Reps. Murphy & Huberty want to phase out the margins tax Dallas Business Journal
• Senator Creighton  wants to use excess Rainy Day Fund revenue for tax rebates Dallas Business Journal
• Senator Schwertner wants to raise the margins tax trigger to $5 Million Dallas Business Journal

Who is laser focused on reducing state debt obligations?

• State Rep. Lyle Larson Texas Public Radio  
• Senator Eltife Dallas Business Journal Houston Chronicle
• State Rep. Otto wants to use excess Rainy Day Funds to reduce debt Texas Public Radio
• Senator Nelson is flexible, saying “I’m not dug in on almost anything. “  Houston Chronicle