Which of the following is an accurate description of the Texas tax system?
a) The state has a progressive tax system because of its reliance on sales and property taxes.
b) The state has a proportional tax system because of its reliance on the sales tax.
c) The state has a regressive tax system because of its reliance on income and property taxes.
d) The state has a regressive tax system because of its reliance on property, sales and excise taxes.
e) The state has a fair tax system because most state revenue comes from gambling.
Answer: D
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