The XYZ Agency, a typical agency in Texas,
faces sunset review this legislative session. The session ends, however, without the legislature taking action. What happens to XYZ Agency?
a) The XYZ Agency continues in operation without change.
b) The XYZ Agency continues in operation without change, but will be subject to sunset review again next legislative session.
c) The Legislative Budget Board decides what changes to make in the structures and operations of the XYZ Agency.
d) The XYZ Agency must cease operations.
e) Because the legislature failed to act, it is left to the governor to decide the fate of the agency.
Answer: D
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