Which branch of the texas government makes laws?

legislative
executive
financial
judicial

which government office is responsible for collecting taxes and monitoring that state finances?

the railroad commission

commissioner of general land office

comptroller of public accounts

attorney general

which taxable item(s) make up less then five percent of texas' state budget?

public school programs
food products
fuel, oil and gas, tobacco, and alcohol
property

Read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version. gilgamesh said, "courage, dear brother, this is no time to give in to fear. we have come so far, across so many mountains, and our journey is about to reach its goal. you were raised in the wild, with your own hands you have killed marauding lions and wolves, you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat. though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, you are a warrior, you know what to do.” what characteristics of an epic hero does gilgamesh demonstrate in this excerpt? check all that apply. leadership courage honesty triumph in battle compelling speech