In Texas budget policy, how do public institutions of higher education like the University of Texas and Texas Tech differ from other state agencies? Their funds are distributed in one lump sum. They need to account for every penny spent. Their monies are distributed by the state education secretary. Their funding is dependent on measurable outcomes.The current state-wide standardized test that all Texas public primary and secondary school students must pass to matriculate goes by which acronym? STAAR TEAMS TABS ESEA