Which of the following most accurately describes the tax system in Texas?
A) Among the most progressive in the country
B) One of the fairest and most equitable in the country
C) Among the most regressive in the country
D) One of the most effective and least complicated in the country
E) Among the top ten in the country for producing income for social programs
Question 2
If a Texas gubernatorial candidate campaigned on the platform of implementing a personal income tax, what would have to happen to successfully achieve this campaign promise?
A) Texas voters would need to approve the income tax measure.
B) The Texas Supreme Court would need to re-interpret the Texas Constitution.
C) The U.S. Supreme Court would need to re-interpret the U.S. Constitution.
D) The governor would need to repeal local property taxes.
E) The legislature would need to repeal certain provisions of the Texas Constitution.
