Why does Texas have 2-year budgets (budgets that will be valid for a biennium)?  

  Article 3, Section 49a of the Texas Constitution, also known as the pay-as-you-go limit, requires that  

  Which of the following is the best expression of a “pluralistic society” in action?  

  Suppose an interest group forms a political action committee (PAC). What does this signal to candidates pursuing office?  

  In 1978, the Texas Constitution was amended (Article 8, Section 22), so that if the economy of the state shrinks,  

  Overall, the tax system in Texas is generally considered to be regressive, which means that  

  Compared to other states, Texas tends to spend a relatively small amount of money on programs that are jointly funded by the state and federal governments. Because of this,  

  Why is the San Antonio v. Rodriguez case important?  

  Why is the price of oil important for the budget of the State of Texas?  

  What could Texas do if it wanted to encourage the development of more third parties?