Taxing Small Businesses
by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison

Last week, I set out on my annual bus tour in Texas.  I have taken a tour of Texas every year since I entered the Senate, taking me thousands of miles across this glorious state and every one of our 254 counties.

CNBC’s 2012 Top States for Business study results are out and Texas is on top. In addition to its overall No. 1 ranking, Texas maintained the top spot in the infrastructure and transportation category for the second year in a row and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) couldn’t be more proud.

Gov. Rick Perry today announced the addition of legislation to the special session relating to the prosecution and punishment for the offense of official oppression on those seeking access to public buildings and transportation.

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