What does the TexasOfficeofState-FederalRelations do?
a. conducts research on the effectiveness of laws passed by the state legislature and laws passed by Congress
b. offers exemptions to state laws under extraordinary circumstances
c. adjusts revenue forecasts used by Congress and the state legislature
d. lobbies the federal government
Answer:d
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