How will the sales tax on used cars change?

Buyers of used cars will still have to pay a sales tax of 6.25 percent of the purchase price, but taxes must be paid on at least 80 percent of the vehicle's average market value. To pay taxes on a lower value, a buyer would have to get an official appraisal showing the vehicle is valued at less than 80 percent of blue book value. Texans will still be able to give a vehicle to a relative, who will not have to pay any sales tax. When does the teacher pay raise take effect, and what is the actual amount? The $2,000 across-the-board raise goes into effect for the 2006-07 school year and will be given to teachers, counselors, librarians and nurses. The sum includes $500 for a health insurance stipend taken away in 2003. When does the new uniform starting date for schools take effect? Will districts be able to get a waiver to begin classes earlier? The new uniform starting date is the fourth Monday of August, and it will be effective in fall 2007. The waiver process will be abolished. What ...