"The Texas House approved a bill on Tuesday that would expand the number of
Internet companies required to collect sales tax.
The bill, which passed on a 122-23 vote, would change the definition of what
it means to have a physical presence in Texas. State Rep. John Otto, R-Dayton,
said it would force Internet-based companies like Amazon.com to collect sales
taxes if they pay marketers in Texas to advertise for them."