Texas Republican wants tax breaks for having more kids, but only if you're in an opposite-sex marriage
AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 20: The Texas State Capitol is seen on the first day of the 87th Legislature's third special session on September 20, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Following a second special session that saw the passage of controversial voting and abortion laws, Texas lawmakers have convened at the Capitol for a third special session to address more of Republican Gov.
“With this bill, Texas will start saying to couples, ‘Get married, stay married, and be fruitful and multiply,” Slaton, of Royse City, said in a statement.Strong families are the backbone and building blocks of society and families need financial support to help make that happen, he said. The bill has no co-authors or companion bills backed by other legislators, which signals the chances of passage are slim this year.The GOP legislator has often made headlines with his political aims.
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