Texas Politics - Governing the Lone Star State

For instructors and students of state and local politics, the ninth edition of this book approaches Texas politics from historical, developmental, and analytical perspectives.

List of contents

Chapter 1 TEXAS AND THE TEXANS: THEN AND NOW
Chapter 2 THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION AND AMERICAN FEDERALISM
Chapter 3 POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN TEXAS: VOTERS, CAMPAIGNS,
AND ELECTIONS
Chapter 4 INTEREST GROUPS IN TEXAS
Chapter 5 POLITICAL PARTIES IN TEXAS
Chapter 6 THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE
Chapter 7 THE GOVERNOR AND THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Chapter 8 THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM IN TEXAS
Chapter 9 LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN TEXAS
Chapter 10 BUDGETS AND PUBLIC POLICY: REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
POLICY GOALS IN TEXAS

About the author

Cal Jillson is Professor in the Department of Political Science at Southern Methodist University. His recent books include American Government: Political Development and Institutional Change, 12th edition; Lone Star Tarnished: A Critical Look at Texas Politics and Public Policy, 5th edition; The American Dream in History, Politics, and Fiction; and Shadow on the Dream: Race, Ethnicity, and American Decline. He is frequently cited in local and national media on a range of political issues.

Summary

For instructors and students of state and local politics, the ninth edition of this book approaches Texas politics from historical, developmental, and analytical perspectives.

Product details

• Authors: Cal Jillson, Cal (Southern Methodist University Southe Jillson, Jillson Cal
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.11.2023
• EAN: 9781032513386
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3251338-6
• No. of pages: 348
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Texas, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / State, Regional, state and other local government, Regional government