25 Feb 2021
Federal mandates have a major impact on state and local policymaking in Texas. Write a short essay that includes the following:
a) Explain what federal mandates are.
b) Give at least two examples of federal mandates that affect state and local governments in Texas.
c) Explain why Congress imposes mandates on state and local governments.
d) Explain why state and local officials resent federal mandates.
e) Discuss whether you believe federal mandates on state and local governments are good or bad.