To begin, please watch the following video that explains "incentives."

https://vimeo.com/272640138

Then, use the following links to answer questions:

https://www.texaspolicy.com/blog/detail/corporate-welfare-costs-texans https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-largest-corporate-welfare-program-rapidly-ballooning/

- what you find out about Corporate Welfare in Texas?

- Give a general overview of what you found out about the largest recipients, to whom, and what they want.

- Comment on transparency, accountability, and how well these subsidies work for the public interest.

- What did you learn most surprising, and what do you think others need to know?

- What is the main argument presented by the author in this week's reading or video?

- How does the author support their argument? Identify key supporting elements.

-How does money play a role in this conflict, impacting democratic principles like participation, an informed populace, and equality?

-Who are the key stakeholders involved in the issues discussed (legislators, interest groups, the public, industry, etc.)?

-If you were to explain the main points of the article or video to a friend, how would you complete this sentence: "Until I read/watched this, I never knew...."?

-Identify aspects of the material that surprised you or prompted further consideration. Explain the significanceof these moments and why they made you rethink certain perspectives.