Suppose that the National Park Foundation, a Texas state agency, is in need of financial advice. It must allot a budget for park landscaping, animal maintenance, and water conservation in 34 state parks. It is short of $15 million
Which of the following steps should the agency take to clarify its budgetary needs?
a. It should submit a Legislative Appropriation Request to the Legislative Budget Board.
b. It should leave the budgetary decisions to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
c. It should request that governor transfer funds to it from the Permanent School Fund.
d. It should submit its Biennial Revenue Estimate to the legislature.
Answer: A
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