Questions: NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston and the world's largest inland desalination plant at Fort Bliss in El Paso are great examples of which of the following? Government programs stifle policy and economic innovation. Cities gain significant financial and technological advancements from government programs. Texas is wholly dependent on federal programs for much of its economic prosperity.

The answer is: Cities gain significant financial and technological advancements from government programs.

This option suggests that government programs hinder innovation, which is not supported by the examples given. Both NASA's Johnson Space Center and the desalination plant represent advancements and innovations facilitated by government involvement.

This option accurately reflects the impact of government programs on cities like Houston and El Paso. The presence of NASA's Johnson Space Center has contributed to technological advancements and economic growth in Houston. Similarly, the desalination plant at Fort Bliss represents a significant technological achievement that benefits the local economy and infrastructure.

While federal programs contribute to Texas's economy, the state is not wholly dependent on them. Texas has a diverse economy with significant contributions from industries such as energy, agriculture, and technology, in addition to federal programs.