Which statements are generally true of local governments in Texas?

a. Under the state constitution, special districts, including independent school districts, are restricted from raising revenue through the establishment of user fees or the issuance of bonds.

b. Municipalities in the state of Texas have almost unlimited resources to use as they see fit.

c. Special districts are a form of local government in Texas that serve a particular purpose in a specific geographic area.

d. Counties in Texas are able to generate revenue through property taxes.

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Amani Jefferson

25 January, 09:17

Which statements are generally true of local governments in Texas?

a. Under the state constitution, special districts, including independent school districts, are restricted from raising revenue through the establishment of user fees or the issuance of bonds.

b. Municipalities in the state of Texas have almost unlimited resources to use as they see fit.

c. Special districts are a form of local government in Texas that serve a particular purpose in a specific geographic area.

d. Counties in Texas are able to generate revenue through property taxes.

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Darryl Webb · Answer 1

d. Counties in Texas are able to generate revenue through property taxes.

Explanation:

Texas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. The same is true of New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Louisiana and Arkansas to the east, and Mexico to the south. Like the other US states, the Texas government is subject to the federal government, but has the autonomy to formulate its own laws, policies and taxes that must be respected on its territory. About Texas local government, we can say that Texas counties are able to generate revenue through property taxes.