1. Essay Question- Minimum 3 paragraphs, cited source and your analysis. Texas is considered a low taxes with lower-levels of services state. Some of those services can include public education, access to healthcare, higher education tuition assistance, job training, public transportation etc. What are the Trade-offs in establishing these types of public policies? Do you agree with them? Why or why not? Defend your answer 2. Essay Question- Minimum 3 paragraphs, cited source and your analysis. Your answer will be run through an originality check. Be detailed and think critically. Texas has The Economic Stabilization Fund aka "The Rainy Day Fund". Describe and analyze what this is and how it impacts the Texas Budget process. Also, research and describe at least one example where it was utilized and one example in your opinion why it should have been. 3. Essay Question: Minimum 3 paragraphs, cited source and your analysis. Describe the major sources of revenue for Texas and the three major areas of state expenditures. Be detailed and use examples. Does any of this information surprise you? Why/why not? Be detailed in your findings. With references