One significant component of the budget process that is relatively unique to Texas is
A) the constitutional mandate that Texas legislators write a budget every two years.
B) the constitutional mandate that Texas legislators allocate at least 50 percent of the budget toward health care.
C) a federal budget cycle that complicates the state budgeting process.
D) the unpredictability of natural disaster funding.

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Unlike many other states, Texas has a constitutional requirement that the legislature must draft a budget every two years. This process requires lawmakers to balance the state's revenues with its expenditures, and typically involves tough negotiations and compromises. The biennium nature of the budget process in Texas also requires longer-term planning and fiscal responsibility compared to states that operate on annual budgets.

One Significant Component of the Budget Process That Is Relatively