Ok, we hate talking about Tax Bills and such. Math is for four-eyed pasty-white dorks. But, every once in a while we like to act like we're paying attention to the shit some of y'all care about. So, we'll quote from the Statesman's Postcards from the Lege (they just added comments, too...again..welcome to 2003).

Here's how the tax increases break down:

Families with total annual incomes smaller than $100,000 would see their taxes go up, (emphasis added) the analysis says. Those with incomes between $101, 600 and $140,900 would pretty much break even, and those with incomes greater than $140,900 would see a slight tax cut, about 1.5 percent on average.

The largest increase, 4.1 percent, would hit families with incomes between $22,833 and $31,735. Families with incomes between $31,735 and $51,750 would see average increases of at least 3.5 percent.

So, you got it right? If you make more then $100,000 per year you're pretty much off the hook for new taxes. If you make less than $100,000 per year you are paying for Texas!

Awesome. For my dollar here's what I want:

• Bigoted, idealogue legislators required to wash my car at least once per week
• Teacher pay raises and computers in schools.
• Motion to move the Capitol from Austin so I don't run the chance of running into you assholes when I'm trying to have a friggin' drink sometimes.
• Oh, and some sort of workable solution so abused kids aren't getting beaten to death while under the alleged protection of the Child Protective Services Agency.

So, if you make less than $100,000 per year feel free to add your list of things you'd like for your dollar in the comments section. Warning: Don't even try to ask for drugs or hookers. They've shot me down on that request numerous times.