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Government decisions regarding revenues, expenditures, and borrowing are referred to as

fiscal policy

Texas has generally resisted using all of the following to balance the budget, except

reducing agency funding

The traditional Texas fiscal policy is the achievement of a balanced budget through

low taxes and low levels of public spending

Most Texans have indicated in numerous polls that they prefer __________ taxation

regressive

Taxes that are a greater burden on lower incomes and less so on higher incomes are known as

regressive taxes

Taxes that rely more heavily on revenues from higher incomes are known as

progressive taxes

Texas has one of the most __________ state tax systems in the United States

regressive

Which of the following is not a source of revenue for Texas state government?

State income tax

Which group of Texans pays the most in taxes proportional to their income?

Poorest 20 percent

Most non-farm jobs in Texas are in the general area of

service providing

The Texas state tax mandated on the revenue of many businesses is the

franchise tax

The "pay-as-you-go" system means that the Texas legislature must

not spend more than its anticipated budget.

The fund that measures the state's fiscal health is the

general revenue fund

The fund available to the Texas legislature for general appropriations purposes is called the

general revenue fund

More than half of the expenditures in Texas are paid from

dedicated funds

Regarding fiscal policy, the Texas Constitution requires that the

state's spending should be in balance with projected state revenues

In response to pressure from small businesses, the state legislature recently

reduced the franchise tax for many businesses

The tax that produces the most significant amount of revenue in Texas is the

general sales tax

The online retailer Amazon must collect sales taxes on items consumers purchase because

​it has facilities in the state of Texas

So-called "sin taxes" are levies placed on

alcohol, mixed drinks, and tobacco

The state of Texas provides workers compensation under monies collected from

payroll taxes

The unemployment compensation system is supported by

a payroll tax

Which of the following classes of corporations has the least business tax burden?

Banking companies

Most taxes in Texas are administered by the

comptroller of public accounts

Where does Texas rank among the states in the tax burden on its citizens?

Near the bottom

A state tax levied on a natural resource taken from the earth is the

severance tax

If someone fails to claim their prize from the Texas Lottery within 180 days after a drawing the money is used to fund

hospitals for indigent care

Grants-in-aid are defined as

money, goods, or services given by one government to another..

Which state program in Texas does not receive substantial federal funding?

Teacher retirement

As a result of a lawsuit filed by the State of Texas over tobacco related illnesses, the American tobacco industry must pay

$18 billion in damages

The largest share of public land revenue in Texas is derived from

oil lease fees and royalties

The investment of state funds is currently handled by the

Texas state comptroller.

In order for Texas to increase its bond debt, approval must be given by the

voters of Texas

A bond whose repayment is guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the state is a

general obligation bond

Texas may accrue state debt when it

issues general obligation or revenue bonds

Another name for the state's Economic Stabilization Fund is the

"rainy day" fund

The state's Economic Stabilization Fund is

sometimes called the "rainy day" fund

A fiscal year in Texas begins on the 1st of

September

Unlike the federal budget, a budget passed by the Texas legislature

authorizes spending for a two-year period

Arguably the most influential budgeting organization in Texas is the

Legislative Budget Board

The "dual budgeting" system in Texas means that both

the governor and the legislature draw up budget proposals

In Texas, a biennial revenue estimate is provided to the legislature by the...

state comptroller of public accounts

After the legislature approves a biennial budget, the governor cannot sign it until

the comptroller certifies the state will collect sufficient revenue to cover the expenditures

Approximately what percentage of state expenditures goes to all education funding in Texas?

35-40 percent

Approximately what percentage of state expenditures goes to Health and Human Services funding?

35-40 percent

The second largest expenditure item of the total state budget is

health and human services.

Most major agency purchases are made through or are supervised by the

Texas Procurement and Support Services

Which of the following task(s) does the comptroller's office oversee?

management of state's money

Which agency takes reservations for football tailgating on state property in Austin?

​The Texas Facilities Commission

State accounts are audited under the direct supervision of the

state auditor

The state auditor is appointed by and serves at the will of the

Legislative Audit Committee

Which of the following determines if state agencies have spent public funds in accordance with law?

The State Auditor's Office

What amount of state funding for public schools is provided by the Foundation School Fund?

More than 70 percent

The Robin Hood Plan is an attempt to equalize funding among

public schools

Which factor will increase the state's outcomes-based funding to a community college?

An increase in the number of students successfully completing courses

Which area of the state is home to the newest regional comprehensive university?

The Rio Grande Valley

The state's largest financial aid program is the

​Texas Grant Program (Toward Excellence, Access, and Success

Parents may lock in the cost of future tuition and fees at a state university or college through

Texas Tomorrow Fund

Compared to the rest of the nation, the number of children without health insurance coverage in Texas is

the highest

The program acronym CHIP stands for

Children's Health Insurance Program

The problem with denying CHIP benefits to children is that it involves

a reduction of federal money to the state

Which statement best characterizes the status of Texas highways?

Large sums of money are currently needed for highway repair and maintenance

The "toilet-to-tap" program describes

the recycling of toilet water for human consumption

According to the Texas Transportation Commission, the newest means of financing Texas highways is the use of

money collected from tolls

A bond borrowed by the state that is repaid from the General Revenue fund is a

general obligation bond.

A substantial portion of public land revenue in Texas is derived from

oil lease fees and royalties.

Which of the following classes of corporations appears to have the LEAST business tax burden in Texas?

oil companies

General obligation bonds and commercial paper borrowings require approval given by the

voters of Texas.

Public policy regarding revenues, expenditures, and borrowing is referred to as

Fiscal policy

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Where does Texas rank among the states in terms of tax burden on its citizens?

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How does Texas rate in terms of its tax burden quizlet?

Correct Answers: Texas's taxes are mostly regressive. In terms of a percentage of their income, the richest Texans pay the least state taxes and the poor pay the most. Texas's progressive state income tax helps keep the percentage of income paid in taxes relatively equal across different income levels.

Which tax is the biggest revenue source for Texas quizlet?

Sales tax is the largest money generator in Texas, however since 1989 texans are spending less. The more money we spend the more the state can spend. Second to sales tax, federal funding is the other source of highest revenue funding in TX. federal funding is the other source of highest revenue funding in TX.

Which group of Texas pays the most in taxes in proportion to their income?

In Texas, the wealthiest residents pay an average of 4.3 percent of their income in state and local taxes, compared to 16.7 percent for residents with the lowest incomes.