AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) State leaders Wednesday proposed a one-cent sales tax they say could provide billions in revenue to help offset property taxes.

The current state sales tax rate is 6.25 percent and local jurisdictions such as cities and counties may add as much as 2 percent more for a maximum combined rate of 8.25 percent.

The state rate hasn't been increased in 30 years.  Read or watch the full story now.