The Second Largest Single Expenditure Item by Functional Class of the Texas

question 69

Multiple Choice

The second largest single expenditure item by functional class of the Texas government is

• A) debt service.
• B) public elementary and secondary education.
• C) public higher education.
• D) public assistance.

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