Perry appoints three to toll road commitee
      Gov. Rick Perry recently appointed three to the Study Committee on Private Participation in Toll Projects, pursuant to SB 792 of the 80th Legislature, for terms to expire Dec. 31, 2008. John W. "Johnny" Johnson of Houston is chairman of Permian Mud Service, an oil field service business.
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Errors in estate planning can prove costly
Communication, updating of beneficiaries and good record keeping keys to success
      If you've been investing for a while, you probably have learned to avoid key mistakes, such as making frequent trades based on short-term price fluctuations. But even if you invest wisely and are able to retire comfortably, you could still make some errors in your estate planning - and these mi...
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Unemployment Insurance tax rates decreasing for majority of employers
      Most Texas employers will save on their Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes this coming year due to a decrease in the UI tax rates, the Texas Workforce Commission recently announced. The minimum tax rate, which is paid by 62 percent of Texas employers, is 0.22 percent for Calendar Year (CY) 2008, ...
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