2 Multiple Choice 0.5 points The Texas General Land Office is accused of mishandling funds earmarked for hurricane relief and recovery.Who is responsible for investigating? the House, Senate, or both chambers jointly, using the legislature's investigative power the Texas Department of Investigations, using the investigation power grated by the Texas Constitution the Senate using its oversight power both chambers must work together to investigate using a conference committee's cooperative powers

## Step 1<br />The question is asking who is responsible for investigating the Texas General Land Office's alleged mishandling of funds intended for hurricane relief and recovery. The options provided are:<br />1. The House, Senate, or both chambers jointly, using the legislature's investigative power.<br />2. The Texas Department of Investigations, using the investigation power granted by the Texas Constitution.<br />3. The Senate using its oversight power.<br />4. Both chambers must work together to investigate using a conference committee's cooperative powers.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The correct answer is "the House, Senate, or both chambers jointly, using the legislature's investigative power". This is because the Texas General Land Office is a state agency, and the legislative branch of the government has the power to investigate state agencies. This power is not exclusive to the Texas Department of Investigations or the Senate, and it does not require the cooperation of both chambers using a conference committee's powers.