Which of the following trends best describes the success of bills becoming laws during a regular legislative session in Texas?
A. Less than 5 percent of all proposed bills are passed by the legislature and signed into law by the governor.
B. About one-fourth of proposed laws introduced during a regular legislative session win final legislative approval.
C. Most bills make it out of a House or Senate committee but are usually killed during third reading.
D. Over 50 percent of the bills approved by the legislature are vetoed by the governor.
Answer: B
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