Explain what federal mandates are and how have they affected the Texas budgeting process.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Federal mandates are regulations set by Congress that state and local governments must meet.
2. These regulations require states to meet minimum standards in a number of areas, from health care to the environment and access for the disabled.
3. These federal mandates put a financial burden on state governments, especially since many mandates are unfunded or underfunded.
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