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TPPF suggests we look to technology for the answer for better and safer roads. By prioritizing transportation technology over concrete and roads we end up with better and safer transportation system. Ideas to achieve these goals are:
80% of Texas Voters Approved Prop 1 to improve transportation funding. Prop. 1 faired far better than all statewide elected officials did. What candidate wouldn’t love the support of 80% of voters? [Governing]
The City of Austin also voted on its own Prop. 1 for transportation. It failed to pass. [
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Matt Rinaldi opposes Prop 1. He believes transportation funding should be dedicated revenue from a vehicle sales taxes. Rinaldi, who defeated Bennett Ratliff in the primary, also believes that economic development funding is corporate welfare. In his opinion, economic devleopment is gained through low taxes & limited regulation.
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TribTalk offers perspectives. Today’s perspective is from State Representative Jeff Leach. The highlights of his persceptive on transportation funding: Empower Texas opposes a lot of things, including changes to the gas tax. In the penned opposition, note their last paragraph: The biggest advocate for a gasoline tax hike in the state senate is Sen.
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Rinaldi: Opposes Prop. 1 & Wants a dedicated Vehicle Sales Tax
Rep. Leach: How to Fund Transportation
Empower Texas Opposes Gas Tax Changes