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Groups urge park work, not rebates
AUSTIN - A recent suggestion by Gov. Rick Perry to limit proposed budget increases for the financially troubled Texas parks system and instead use some of the money to give tax rebates to sports enthusiasts was met with dismay Thursday by outdoor advocates.
Charles Harkless, president of the Texas BASS Federation Nation, said most anglers would rather have their money go to parks improvements than rebates. Of greater concern to anglers is the neglected parks system and a state government that has taken money originally meant for parks and used it for other purposes, he said.
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