Author Question: Which of the following best describes how the legislature has approached the Texas Commission on ... (Read 58 times)

BrownTown3 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following best describes how the legislature has approached the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in recent years?

A) It has sought to dramatically expand the authority of the commission to regulate air pollution.
B) It has worked to protect the environment by keeping oil and gas production at a minimum.
C) It has allowed the commission to regulate the rates utility companies in Texas charge for generating and selling power in the state.
D) It has frequently attempted to scale back environmental regulations.
E) It has frequently increased the income tax rate in order to protect the environment.

Question 2

Which executive agency regulates the insurance industry?

A) Department of Insurance B) Railroad Commission C) Public Utilities Commission D) Office of General Council E) Department of Public Welfare