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A tax that is placed on items such as alcohol and cigarettes is referred to as a 

The city of Brown receives notification that it must comply with a new federal law regarding water quality. It has five years to comply with the new standards. This is an example of a 

The state of Texas has a dual budgeting system. The Senate and House prepare a budget along with this state-wide elected official

The city of Newton has decided to expand by taking over unincorporated land to its west for future development. This city action is referred to as  

Mr. Ramirez receives a check for $1,000 from the state to be used specifically for his daughter’s K-8 education. This money is referred to as a  

The two largest categories of Texas state government spending include agencies of education and 

The state government of Texas cannot finance the short-comings of its revenue by accruing debt making it a 

An area of a coastline where a river flows into the sea mixing salt and fresh water is called a(n)

A situation in which state revenues are not expected to be adequate to fund programs and services at current levels is called a 

A program that provides medical, income, death, and burial benefits for workers who are injured, become ill, or are killed on the job is called