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In 1978, the Texas Constitution was amended (Article 8, Section 22), so that if the economy of the state shrinks, a. appropriations can stay the same, as long as the budget balances.b. appropriations have to shrink as well. c. appropriations have to increase to stimulate the economy.d. the comptroller and the governor have the sole authority to decide how to deal with this kind of economic issue.
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