According to the authors of the textbook, under what circumstances will Texas adopt an income tax?
A) When the proportion of retired Texans increases by at least 30 percent
B) When the business community decides that an income tax is necessary for the state's economic survival
C) When the voters are tired of paying property taxes
D) When there is a Democrat in the governor's office, a Democratic lieutenant governor, and a Democratic Speaker of the Texas House
E) When there is a confluence of all of the factors listed above
Answer: B
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