Gas tax bill may die

The Austin American-Statesman reported yesterday that the option for a local 3 or 4 cent gas tax, supported by Rep. Mike Krusee (R-Round Rock) and Rep. Mark Strama (D-Austin), may not receive enough support to move through the Lege this session. The bill proposes relieving some of the burden brought on drivers by proposed Central Texas toll roads.

Hrm, though I don't support "double-taxing" citizens, I don't understand the notion of taxing every driver on the road by raising gas prices. The reason why these citizens say they are up in arms is because they don't want to pay to drive to work everyday - but a measure like this would tax everyone, not just a small portion of society that drives along certain roads. It's a move in the wrong direction. But I guess that's why it's not going anywhere.