What Limits Does the Texas Constitution Place on Welfare Spending

question 32

Multiple Choice

What limits does the Texas constitution place on welfare spending?

• A) No more than 1 percent of the budget may be used for welfare spending.
• B) The ratio of federal dollars to state dollars must be set at no less than 4 to 1.
• C) The legislature cannot appropriate more than 10 percent of the budget for welfare.
• D) All welfare spending must be paid for through property taxes, with tax levels set by each county.
• E) There are no limits on welfare spending in Texas.

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