The Austin American-Statesman had a nice, balanced story on the advertising tax battle in Texas this weekend.

When James Krewson set up his Austin-based price comparison website, his goals were simple: Steer shoppers toward online deals and make a living in the process.

This is a small part of the team of affiliate marketers who were in the Texas capital yesterday to show strong opposition to the Texas bill HB 1317.

Left to right, Brook Schaaf, Daniel M. Clark (sans beret, almost didn't recognize you!), Rebecca Madigan, Scott Hazard, and Shawn Collins.

Thanks guys for getting out there. I heard you rocked it.

(Photo by Shawn Collins)

Texas House Bill 1317, filed by Texas House Representative Elliott Naishtat on 2/14/11, has been referred to the Ways & Means Committee.