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  1. Bumping this one for a similar situation. Taking the family to the game Friday and decided to make it a long weekend and try to eat Thanksgiving in Austin. Any recs on places serving Thursday, kid (9,7,5) friendly? We are staying downtown, but can drive wherever.

  2. 1 hour ago, tokamak said:

    That's my understanding. It's somewhat like the Trump tax cut, in that there is zero long term plan to pay for it. However, unlike the federal government, Texas has to balance the budget. The lege's response to this when they were working on the bill was literally "eh, we'll figure it out later". It has to be one of these 3 options, though:

    1. The state continues to run a surplus forever and makes the decision every two years in perpetuity to send a big chunk of that money to public schools.
    2. The lege raises taxes.
    3. Public schools take a big haircut in revenues.

    Which one of those three do we think is most likely?

    It's a little blackmail-y, but I assume it's also much easier for them to send a 2nd bill rather than charge the full amount now and then issue every single homeowner a refund later.

    I'm very much afraid that it's 3 given our state's history in fucking public schools. Prop 4 is one I've gone back and forth on the most, but I think I'm leaning against. Appreciate yours and everyone discussion of all the props. 

  3. 1 hour ago, mdmost said:

    One thing about this new deal, by the time they have Monday's podcast out, I'm already past tired of Cowboys talk. 

    We're sorry, but we can't do an episode today. Jake couldn't get out of bed after watching his 4th round quarterback lose to the Cardinals. Maybe CeeDee didn't sniff his finger enough. We vow to be back tomorrow. Love you

    Bob v. Corby tennis match ftw.

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