What?

RECEIVED Mon., March 15, 2004

Dear Editor,
   Why are property taxes so high in Texas? Here in Oregon they are 1.5%. Also, they are much higher than in most states. I was thinking of moving to Austin, but on a fixed income it makes house payments too high.
Thank you,
John Stetson
Coos Bay, Ore.
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