During the stage, a matter is brought to the attention of the government and a resolution is sought.

A large portion of the funding for Texas’s social welfare programs comes from __________.

The county commissioners court acts and functions less like a court and more like what other government position?

The city of Levelland needs to widen a road to accommodate increased traffic caused by development. However, one side of the street has several homes that are in the way of this expansion. What can the city do to complete this project?

Approximately how much funding does the federal government provide Texas with every year?

Which statement best describes the power of counties compared to that of cities?

__________ is the third-largest source of revenue for Texas.

The Texas legislature passed a law that an agency must take a specific action to solve a problem. At which stage of the policymaking process did the passage of this law occur?

There are close to 2,600 in Texas including schools, hospitals, and utilities.

Which type of policy relates to the Texas’s activities for raising revenue and spending resources?