Texas Politics Governing the Lone Star State, 7th Eidition (9780367028121)

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   0367028123

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   978-0367028121The updated and expanded seventh edition of this well-known text has been tailored to better suit the requirements of a standalone course on government in Texas. Jillson continues to approach the governance of the Lone Star State from historical, developmental, and analytical perspectives, providing students with the most unbiased, readable, and compelling portrayal of Texas government available today. Students are urged to draw connections between the origins and evolution of government and politics in Texas and its current practices, as well as potential alternatives through change and reform. This text assists instructors in preparing their students to comprehend the origin and development of the Texas Constitution, the structure and authorities of state and local government in Texas, how Texas fits into the U.S. federal system, as well as political involvement, the electoral process, and public policy in Texas.

   Texas Government offers instructors and students an unparalleled array of pedagogical aids and tools. Each chapter commences with a captivating vignette and a series of focus questions to guide readers toward the learning objectives at hand, and concludes with a chapter summary, a list of key terms, review questions, suggested readings, and online resources. “Let’s Review” boxes help students compare Texas with other states, “Texas Legends” boxes spotlight key figures in Texas political history, “Pro & Con” boxes bring conflicting political beliefs into sharper focus, and each chapter features a timeline of significant events in Texas history.

   New to the Seventh Edition

   • Covers the 2016 national elections, the 2017 legislative session, and the 2018 state and national elections as they impact Texas.
   • Highlights Governor Greg Abbott’s proposal for a constitutional convention; updates to Texas voter ID laws; redistricting cases; the right of secession; and Obergefell v. Hodges.
   • Provides an extensive analysis of the 2018–2019 state budget and the tax and spending decisions associated with it, including the Texas Supreme Court’s school funding ruling of 2016.