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Texas Politics and Government : Continuity and Change

ISBN: 9780321366429 | 0321366425
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Longman
Pub. Date: 1/1/2006

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SummaryTable of Contents
A new four color Texas politics text that provides accessible and comprehensive coverage of Texas politics and government, utilizing a historical perspective. A spin-off from the popular Texas chapters in the O'Connor/Sabato/Haag/Keith, American Government: Continuity and Change, 2006 Texas Edition, this new, four-color book by a bestselling author team examines the unique character of Texas politics and government and traces how it has changed or remained constant over its history. The authors argue that, in order to understand Texas today, we must understand how it has evolved over time. In addition, the authors provide numerous boxed features designed to engage students in debates over key political issues, in critical thinking, and in the current and historical political climate of their state.
Prefacexi
Analyzing Visuals: A Brief Guidexv
Ideas, People, and Economics in Texas Politics
2(30)
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The Roots of Texas Politics and Government
5(9)
Native Americans
5(2)
Hispanics
7(1)
African Americans
8(2)
Asian Americans
10(1)
Anglos
10(1)
The Contemporary Population of Texas
11(2)
Analyzing Visuals Population Trends in Texas
13(1)
The Ideological Context
14(10)
The Texan Creed
14(3)
Roots of Government The Heroes of the Alamo
17(3)
Politics Now The Texas Mystique
20(1)
Political Ideologies in Texas
21(1)
On Campus The Civics Education Requirement in Texas Colleges and Universities
22(2)
The Economy of Texas
24(4)
Cotton
24(1)
Cattle
25(1)
Petroleum
25(1)
The Contemporary Economy
26(1)
Texas in Comparison The Socio-economic Context in the States
27(1)
Join the Debate Should Texas Adopt an Income Tax?
28(1)
Wealth and Poverty in Texas
28(4)
Analyzing Visuals Share of Income in Texas
30(2)
Constitutionalism
32(24)
The Roots of the Texas Constitution
34(3)
The 1836 Texas Constitution
34(1)
The 1845 Texas Constitution
35(1)
The 1861 Texas Constitution
35(1)
The 1866 Texas Constitution
36(1)
The 1869 Texas Constitution
37(1)
The Current Texas Constitution
37(9)
Reasons for the 1876 Constitution
38(1)
Roots of Government Governor E. J. Davis and the Establishment of an Activist Government
39(1)
Structure of the 1876 Constitution
40(2)
The Living Constitution
42(1)
Analyzing Visuals Voter Turnout for Constitutional Amendments
43(1)
Analyzing Visuals Amendments to the Texas Constitution
44(1)
Consequences and Dilemmas of a Statutory Constitution
45(1)
Texas in Comparison State Constitutions
46(1)
Revising the Texas Constitution
46(10)
Piecemeal Revision Efforts
46(1)
On Campus Angelo State University Students' Texas Constitution
47(1)
Comprehensive Revision Efforts
48(1)
Politics Now The Texas Sodomy Law
49(5)
Join the Debate Should Texas Adopt the Initiative Process?
54(2)
Voting and Participating: Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Elections
56(38)
The Roots of Political Parties, Interest Groups, Elections, and Campaigns in Texas
59(2)
Roots of Government The Populist Challenge to Democratic Party Dominance
60(1)
Political Parties in Texas
61(12)
Party Organization
61(1)
The Living Constitution The Qualifications to Vote in Texas
62(2)
Functional Organization
64(3)
Texas in Comparison Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Elections in the States
67(1)
Party in the Electorate
67(2)
Analyzing Visuals Party Identification in Texas, Selected Years 1952--2003
69(1)
The Party in Government
70(3)
Interest Groups in Texas
73(6)
Types of Interest Groups
73(1)
Political Activities of Interest Groups
74(4)
Politics Now The Campaign to Limit Medical Liability
78(1)
Elections and Political Campaigns in Texas
79(15)
Types of Elections
79(2)
Political Campaigns in Texas
81(2)
On Campus Blogging at burntorange.com
83(2)
The Voters' Decisions
85(1)
Join the Debate Are Electronic Voting Systems Better Than Paper Ballots?
86(3)
Analyzing Visuals Voter Turnout in Texas, 1958-2004
89(5)
The Legislative Branch
94(36)
The Roots of the Legislative Branch
97(2)
Roots of Government Rotten Boroughs in Texas
98(1)
The State Constitution and the Legislative Branch of Government
99(2)
Constitutional Provisions Affecting Legislators
100(1)
Sessions of the Legislature
100(1)
Texas in Comparison Legislatures in the United States
101(1)
Legislative Membership: Representing the Public
101(8)
Variables Affecting Members' Elections
101(2)
The Living Constitution The Basis for Representation in the Texas Senate
103(1)
Personal and Political Characteristics of Members
104(3)
Analyzing Visuals Ideological Voting Patterns in the Texas House of Representatives
107(1)
On Campus Young Conservatives of Texas
108(1)
How the Texas Legislature Is Organized
109(7)
Leaders
109(1)
Committees
109(1)
Organizing for Power and Influence in the Legislature
110(1)
Leadership and Opposition in the House
111(2)
Politics Now The Rise of Partisanship in the Texas House
113(2)
Leadership and Opposition in the Senate
115(1)
The Law-Making and Budgeting Function of the Legislature
116(8)
What Is a Bill? What Is a Resolution?
117(1)
Rules, Procedures, and Internal Government
117(1)
How a Bill Becomes Law
117(1)
Analyzing Visuals Basic Steps in the Texas Legislative Process
118(3)
Two Bills into One: The Final Stages
121(1)
Join the Debate Are Charter Schools a Good Alternative for Texas Students?
122(1)
The Budgeting Process
122(2)
How Legislators Make Decisions
124(3)
Growth of Legislative Staff
125(1)
Staffing for Technical Assistance, Specialized Information, and Political Assistance
125(1)
Relations with Lobbyists
126(1)
The Ethics of Lobbying
126(1)
The Legislature and the Governor
127(3)
The Governor and Executive Branch
130(40)
The Roots of the Executive in Texas
133(2)
From President of the Lone Star Republic to Governor of Texas
133(1)
Terms of Office
134(1)
The Constitutional Roles of the Governor
135(2)
The Development of Gubernatorial Power
137(5)
Characteristics of Gubernatorial Power
137(1)
Restriction of Governors' Powers
137(1)
Comparing the Texas Governor with Other Governors
138(1)
Texas in Comparison Governors and the Executive Branch
138(1)
The Governor's Power to Appoint Executive Officials
139(2)
Analyzing Visuals Analysis of Gubernatorial Appointments
141(1)
The Power of Staff and Budget
142(1)
The Governor as Policy Maker and Political Leader
142(5)
Analyzing Visuals Ideology and Governors
143(1)
Public-Opinion Leadership
143(1)
Relationship with the Legislature
144(2)
The Living Constitution The Texas Governor's Veto Power
146(1)
The Plural Executive in Texas
147(9)
Attorney General
148(1)
Roots of Government Struggles over Cabinet Government
149(1)
Comptroller of Public Accounts
150(1)
Land Commissioner
151(1)
Agriculture Commissioner
152(1)
Railroad Commissioners
152(2)
State Board of Education
154(1)
On Campus The Deregulation of Texas Public College and University Tuition
155(1)
Modern Texas Bureaucracy
156(6)
Secretary of State
158(1)
Public Utility Commissioners
158(1)
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
159(1)
Insurance Commissioner
160(1)
Health and Human Services Commission
160(1)
Public Counsels
161(1)
Boards and Commissions
162(1)
Making Agencies Accountable
162(8)
The Sunset Process
162(1)
Staff Size and Pay
163(1)
Join the Debate Should Texas Lock the Revolving Door?
164(1)
Regulating the Revolving Door
164(2)
Politics Now The Texas Railroad Commission: Watchdog or Lapdog?
166(1)
Regulating the Relationship Between Agencies and Private Interests
167(3)
The Judicial Branch
170(28)
The Roots of the Texas Judiciary
172(2)
Roots of Government Judge Roy Bean: The Law West of the Pecos
173(1)
The Structure of the Texas Judiciary
174(6)
Local Trial Courts
174(2)
County Courts
176(1)
On Campus Driving While Intoxicated in Texas
177(1)
District Courts
178(1)
Intermediate Courts of Appeal
178(1)
The Supreme Courts
178(2)
Judges and Judicial Selection
180(5)
Judicial Qualifications and Personal Characteristics
181(1)
Judicial Selection
182(2)
Politics Now Stoking the Fires for Judicial Campaign Finance Reform
184(1)
Criticisms of the Texas Judicial Branch
185(6)
Reforming the Court Structure
185(1)
Join the Debate Should Texas Elect Its Judges?
186(1)
Reforming Judicial Selection
186(2)
Reforming Campaign Finance
188(1)
Increasing Minority Representation on the Bench
188(1)
The Living Constitution The Texas Supreme Courts
189(1)
Analyzing Visuals Is Justice for Sale in the State of Texas?
190(1)
The Judicial Process in Texas
191(7)
The Criminal Justice Process
191(2)
Texas in Comparison Crime, Courts, and Judges
193(1)
The Civil Justice Process
194(1)
Analyzing Visuals United States and Texas Executions
195(3)
Local Governments
198(28)
The Roots of Local Government in Texas
200(4)
Roots of Government Home Rule Comes to Texas Cities
202(1)
The Living Constitution Structure and Powers of County Government in Texas
203(1)
Counties
204(6)
Structure of County Government
204(1)
Analyzing Visuals Texas Counties and Population
205(3)
Authority of County Governments
208(1)
Texas in Comparison Local Government in the States
209(1)
Finances of County Governments
209(1)
Cities
210(10)
Forms of City Governments
211(1)
Analyzing Visuals Type of Government and Election Systems in Texas's Top Ten Cities
212(3)
Authority and Functions of City Governments
215(1)
Finances of City Governments
215(1)
Join the Debate Should Texas Cities Be Allowed to Photograph Red-Light Runners?
216(1)
Municipal Annexation
216(2)
Politics and Representation in City Governments
218(2)
Special Districts
220(6)
Water Districts
220(1)
On Campus Getting Students Involved in Political Campaigns
221(1)
School Districts
222(1)
Politics Now Slow Roads, Toll Roads, or No Roads
223(3)
Public Policy in Texas
226(39)
The Roots of Public Policy in Texas
228(1)
Public Policy Process, Actors, and Outcomes
229(3)
Policy Process
229(1)
Texas in Comparison Social and Economic Demographics
230(1)
Policy Actors
231(1)
Policy Outcomes
231(1)
State Finance
232(12)
Budgeting and Borrowing
233(2)
Revenue
235(1)
The Living Constitution A Constitutional Cap on Welfare Spending
236(6)
Analyzing Visuals Tax Incidence in Texas
242(1)
Spending
243(1)
Public Education and Higher Education Policy
244(9)
Public Education: Fulfilling Our Constitutional Mandate
244(1)
Roots of Government Establishment and Disestablishment of Public Education in Texas
245(4)
Analyzing Visuals Public School Finance
249(1)
Educational Quality
250(1)
Higher Education: From Community Colleges to Universities
250(2)
On Campus The Texas Top 10 Percent Law
252(1)
Health and Human Services Policy
253(6)
The Federal-State Partnership
253(2)
Assistance for Food, Shelter, Clothing, and Protection
255(1)
Health Care
255(1)
Join the Debate Privatizing Public Assistance
256(2)
Politics Now Scott McCown and Child Protective Services
258(1)
The Adequacy of Health and Human Service Programs in Texas
259(1)
Transportation Policy
259(6)
Glossary265(4)
Notes269(12)
Index281

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