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Greg Abbott: “Our annual surplus exceeds the amount that it would cost for…”

Featuring: Greg Abbott, Republican | Governor of Texas

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott talks about property tax reduction, casino gambling and his campaign

Published | Video Starts at 03:08

And first of all, are you going to get 100 votes in the House that you need to pass it? And as far as the scenario, how are you going to fund schools? Our annual surplus exceeds the amount that it would cost for the state to fully fund education. And if we implement the cuts that I'm proposing. So how, over how long of a period, though? Right. So with regard to getting the votes needed. (03:08–03:15)

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Asserts that Texas's annual budget surplus is enough to fully fund education.

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