Assume that the Texas legislature is not in session and the economy has gone into recession. What must occur before legislators can act to reformulate policy?

A. The legislature as a body must wait for the comptroller to decertify the budget.
B. The legislature must wait for a special session to be called.
C. The legislature must wait for economic conditions to deteriorate to a point where a constitutional provision allowing deficit spending kicks in.
D. The legislature must wait until the federal government increases monies for state governments.


Answer: B

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