After TEXAS BUDGET CAME OUT! Concerned about moving Family (Austin: 2013, find a job)

[goodneighbor1234]

Originally Posted by DANNYY

I had a question. You listed "District of Columbia" as $5.55 (n/a). Does that mean that for every $1 people in the district send to the federal government that they get $5.55 back?

That is absolutely insane, Washington DC banks off other states money like no tomorrow.

Yes, it is true. But, Washington D.C. is the capital of the Country. All of the goverment agencies are Headquartered in D.C. The other thing is that there aren't that many people in D.C.

The "n/a" is that D.C. doesn't have a State ranking...it's not a State.

My gripe is with the State's that are getting more than $1.25 per dollar paid in federal taxes:

New Mexico $2.03 1
Mississippi $2.02 2
Alaska $1.84 3
Louisiana $1.78 4
West Virginia $1.76 5
North Dakota $1.68 6
Alabama $1.66 7
South Dakota $1.53 8
Kentucky $1.51 9
Virginia $1.51 10
Montana $1.47 11
Hawaii $1.44 12
Maine $1.41 13
Arkansas $1.41 14
Oklahoma $1.36 15
South Carolina $1.35 16
Missouri $1.32 17
Maryland $1.30 18
Tennessee $1.27 19

These States are living large off the backs of the federal tax payer.

[cBach]

Originally Posted by goodneighbor1234

Yes, it is true. But, Washington D.C. is the capital of the Country. All of the goverment agencies are Headquartered in D.C. The other thing is that there aren't that many people in D.C.

The "n/a" is that D.C. doesn't have a State ranking...it's not a State.

My gripe is with the State's that are getting more than $1.25 per dollar paid in federal taxes:

New Mexico $2.03 1
Mississippi $2.02 2
Alaska $1.84 3
Louisiana $1.78 4
West Virginia $1.76 5
North Dakota $1.68 6
Alabama $1.66 7
South Dakota $1.53 8
Kentucky $1.51 9
Virginia $1.51 10
Montana $1.47 11
Hawaii $1.44 12
Maine $1.41 13
Arkansas $1.41 14
Oklahoma $1.36 15
South Carolina $1.35 16
Missouri $1.32 17
Maryland $1.30 18
Tennessee $1.27 19

These States are living large off the backs of the federal tax payer.

Interesting that most of these states are "red".

[wehotex]

Originally Posted by cBach

Interesting that most of these states are "red".

I read in an article once that they include the Federal outlays of Social Security when considering these amounts. When you figure that most young people probably flee the states of N & S Dakota, the old ppl are left. That might explain why those States have such a high figure.

[malamute]

Originally Posted by dj c reelz

Hey people. Well I had a long talk with my dad two nights ago and he shared some information about the Texas Economy. As everyone knows, the recession is hitting all the states hard. In particular California, I had plans to move my family out there at the end of this year going into 2012. My plan was to watch both bugets carefully in Texas and California and then make in informed decision wether to take the chance and move. After looking at the Texas budget proposals, it seems like Texas is going to start were California was Three years ago. So know I'm not sure what to do. I currently work for a school district I get FULL benifits for my family. My dad talked about it would not be long before Texas health care would take a big hit. I dont want to move my family into another "MESS." If anyone can offer some information that would be great.
Thanks

Stay with California.

[jbiggs]

Originally Posted by wehotex

I keep reading that the school districts over here are going to lay off even more this year, even the prosperous expanding north (NISD) and northeast (NEISD). As usual, the State gov't will have a showdown on not raising taxes at their level, but pass it on down to the local level. Not much different than what's done in calif. Which part of calif are you in? I used to live in Long Bch/LA and came here in 2005. I was born and raised here in Texas. Otherwise, I probably would not have come here.
The Republicans are also talking about seeking a "medicaid waiver" so that the State does not have to meet the Fed requirements. Even before that, Tex benefits have not been as generous as Calif's.

Ex: Before Medicare Part D, Medi-Cal allowed a limit of 6 rx per month. Texas allowed only 3 per month. Medicaid Texas would ONLY meet the minimum federal requirement. Calif went beyond that threshold.

I read an article that stated the Texas school systems receive 50% of their operating budgets from the State. Texas has already announced a 10% reduction to local school districts. That would mean either the local school districts start letting people go (like any other business does) or raising property taxes to make up for it.

It won't be long before Texas winds up like any other State in this economy!

[loves2read]

the state has put a cap on the amount of tax a local district can impose on its property owners with a provision in the Robin Hood act so a district that is at the top of its capped limit CAN'T raise rates
the only option is to float a bond election which requires a special election and likely refusal by the voting public...

I used to live in Long Bch/LA and came here in 2005. I was born and raised here in Texas. Otherwise, I probably would not have come here.
makes no sense as to why you wound up in CA

[Willsson]

Originally Posted by loves2read

the state has put a cap on the amount of tax a local district can impose on its property owners with a provision in the Robin Hood act so a district that is at the top of its capped limit CAN'T raise rates
the only option is to float a bond election which requires a special election and likely refusal by the voting public...

Good point!

So much for Texas winding up like any other State in this economy! Eh?

[wehotex]

Originally Posted by loves2read

the state has put a cap on the amount of tax a local district can impose on its property owners with a provision in the Robin Hood act so a district that is at the top of its capped limit CAN'T raise rates
the only option is to float a bond election which requires a special election and likely refusal by the voting public...

I used to live in Long Bch/LA and came here in 2005. I was born and raised here in Texas. Otherwise, I probably would not have come here.
makes no sense as to why you wound up in CA

The OP is from Calif. I was asking him which part of the state that he was from and where I lived when I was there.

[John26]

If you have a job where you are, stay there. Dont come to Texas to end up unemployed and a drain on our system.

[FiddleDeeD]

I just made a thread about a reality check for people wanting to move to Texas. Since we are being dubbed as "The New Ireland" things are obviously not so good here. KEEP YOUR JOB.