Which of the following statements is true of educational expenditures in Texas?
a. In the 2014-2015 budget, 37 percent of the state spending was allocated for education.
b. The state's portion of education funding is $70 billion per year.
c. The state appropriates over $30 billion a year for higher education.
d. The total public and higher education expenditures in the state are much lower than the line item totals in the state appropriations bill.
Answer: A
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