Which of the Following Is True of Texas's Dual Budgeting

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Texas's dual budgeting system?

• A) Revenues and expenditures are equal.
• B) The House and Senate must pass the budget.
• C) The comptroller and treasurer authorize spending.
• D) The governor and the legislature draw up budget proposals.
• E) The governor must prepare two separate budgets but only one is approved.

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