Which statement best describes why Texas was able to rebound quickly from the last economic floundering?

A. The Republican Party cut public education spending just in time.
B. State leaders decided to dip into the Economic Stabilization Fund.
C. State leaders had the foresight to raise taxes to protect public school and higher education funding.
D. President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan helped the state rebound quickly.


Answer: D

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