7Key Benefit

Government and Politics in the Lone Star State guides readers through the historical, economic, demographic, and political environment that has made Texas government and political culture what it is. Drawing on their experiences in political science, journalism, and consulting, Tucker Gibson, Clay Robison, and new coauthor Joanne Connor Green explain Texas's governmental institutions, the players who influence them, and how these factors compare to those in other states. The 2014 Elections and Updates Edition has been revised to include updated content on the major issues in today's headlines to help readers become informed voters and participants in Texas's dynamic policymaking process.

Key Topics

The Social and Economic Environment of Texas Politics; Texas Constitution; Texas Government and Politics in the Federal System; Local Government in Texas; The Texas Legislature; The Texas Executive; The Texas Bureaucracy and Policy Implementation; The Judicial System in Texas; Political Socialization, Political Behavior, and Public Opinion; Party System in Texas; Elections, Campaigns, and Voting in Texas; The Mass Media in Texas Politics; Interest Groups and Political Power in Texas; Contemporary Public Policy Issues in Texas

Market

For readers seeking an overview of Texas politics in historical, economic, and demographic contexts