Six thousand people are expected to turn out for a "Tax Day Tea Party" on the steps of the State Capitol in Madison. State Representative Paul Ryan is scheduled as a featured speaker at the event, which is intended to voice opposition to the tax increases in Governor Jim Doyle's proposed new budget.

U.S. Rep Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, headlines a Texas Tax Day Tea Party scheduled for noon Wednesday on the Gregg County Courthouse steps.

The rally, open to all East Texans, is designed for residents to express their concerns about Congressional spending. The rally includes participants donating tea bags that will be given to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Tea party attendees should bring tea bags, signs expressing their concerns about taxes and spending, along with family, friends, neighbors and acquaintances. Similar tea parties are slated throughout Texas and the nation.

The local event is sponsored by the Gregg County Republican Party.