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[S]omeone just turned the lights on in the bar, and the sexiest state doesn't look so pretty anymore.

California Treasurer Bill Lockyer, on Texas' budget situation. Texas is facing a budget gap of about $27 billion, putting it in the same league as California among states facing financial meltdowns.

California Treasurer Bill Lockyer, on Texas' budget situation. Texas is facing a budget gap of about $27 billion, putting it in the same league as California among states facing financial meltdowns.

Tina Trenkner is the Deputy Editor for GOVERNING.com. She edits the Technology and Health newsletters.