Texas Government: Chapter 12 Describe The State Economy and the Financing of State Government.

Texas Government: Chapter 12 The State Economy and the Financing of State GovernmentThe effects of the dominant political culture of Texas can be seen when you examine the state economy and the priorities established in the budget. Many Texans agree with Calvin Coolidge when he said “the business of government is business”. The dominant political groups favor a low tax, low service government to maximize the economic freedom of individuals. Values like economic liberty, however, must be balance against other important democratic values like justice and equality. Keep these normative considerations in mind as the chapter traces the economic aspects of our state government.Assignment -In what ways might the Texas Revenue system be “overhauled”? What components could be either eliminated from or added to the revenue system? Justify these decisions in terms of how the new revenue system would maintain or improve the security, justice and welfare of Texans?