The fact that Texas ranked 47th in per capita federal government spending in 2012 and was second in paying federal taxes into the national treasury illustrates that __________.
A. Congress has established an equitable formula in determining which states receive federal grants programs and funding
B. Texas continues to contribute more funds to the federal treasury than what it receives despite changing demographics and increased military spending
C. federal funds received by the state make up over one-half of the current $214 billion state budget
D. there is a great disparity between federal taxes collected in Texas and the distribution of federal funds to the state
Answer: D
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