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In Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday government. Explore the state's rich political tradition with Lone Star Politics as this local author team explains who gets what and how. Utilizing the comparative method, Ken Collier, Steven Galatas, and Julie Harrelson-Stephens set Texas in context with other states' constitutions, policymaking, electoral practices, and institutions as they delve into the evolution of its politics. Critical thinking questions and unvarnished "Winners and Losers" discussions guide students toward understanding Texas government and assessing the state's political landscape. The Sixth Edition expands its coverage on civil rights in the state, as well as contemporary issues highlighting the push-pull relationship between the state and federal and local governments.
Contents
PrefaceAbout the AuthorsCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTIONTexas GeographyHistory: The Birth of Texas TraditionsTexas StatehoodTransitions to the Twenty-First CenturyA Tradition of ChangeWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewCHAPTER 2 TEXAS CONSTITUTIONSConstitutional GovernmentThe Federal System of the United StatesTexas ConstitutionsThe Current System: The Constitution of 1876Criticisms of the Texas ConstitutionWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewCHAPTER 3 TEXAS LEGISLATUREThe Texas Legislature in ContextTypologies of State Legislatures: Full-Time and Part-TimeQualifications for Office and Length of TermsRepresentation: Theories and DemographicsWinners and LosersElecting the State LegislatureLegislative OrganizationWinners and LosersLegislative ProcessWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewCHAPTER 4 TEXAS GOVERNORSThe Office of the GovernorPowers of the GovernorInformal PowersWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewThe Plural ExecutiveBoards and CommissionsBureaucratic AccountabilityWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewCHAPTER 6 TEXAS JUDICIAL SYSTEMJudicial Federalism and Texas CourtsLocal Trial CourtsCounty-Level Trial CourtsDistrict Courts (State-Level Trial Courts)Appellate CourtsJudicial SelectionTexas JudgesProblems with the Texas JudiciaryAlternative Systems of Judicial Selection: Appointment and MeritCriminal Justice in TexasWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewCHAPTER 7 TEXAS-SIZED JUSTICEJustice in TexasIncarceration in TexasRights of the AccusedLaw and PunishmentWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewCHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS, TEXAS STYLEDemocracy, Representation, and Elections in TexasVoting Rights in TexasTypes of Elections in TexasVoting, Voter Registration, and TurnoutGetting on the Ballot in Texas ElectionsCampaign Finance in TexasWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewCHAPTER 9 POLITICAL PARTIESThe Development of Political Parties in TexasPolitical Parties in TexasParty OrganizationsWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewCHAPTER 10 ORGANIZED INTERESTSOrganized Interests in Texas PoliticsInfluencing Policy in Texas through Organized InterestsThe Relationship between Organized Interests and PartiesWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewLocal Government: The BasicsCounty Government, Texas StyleCitiesOther Forms of Local GovernmentWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewCHAPTER 12 FISCAL POLICYThe Policymaking ProcessSources of State Revenue: TaxesWinners and LosersSources of State Revenue: Other ResourcesSpending and BudgetingFiscal Policy ToolsWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewCHAPTER 13 ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, TRANSPORTATION, AND TRADE POLICIES: TRANSFORMING TEXASOil and Gas in TexasTexas EnergyEnvironmental PolicyTexas Air QualityDroughts and FloodsHazardous WasteWinners and LosersTransportation PolicyWinners and LosersTexas TradeWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewCHAPTER 14 SOCIAL POLICY: EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND IMMIGRATIONEducation PolicyWinners and LosersWinners and LosersHealth and Human ServicesWinners and LosersImmigration PolicyWinners and LosersConclusionKey TermsActive LearningChapter ReviewAppendix: Declaration of Independence of the Republic of TexasNotesGlossaryIndex
