Texas Politics Governing the Lone Star State 8th Eidition (9781032015873)

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1. ISBN-10

   103201587X
2. ISBN-13

   978-1032015873

3. This standard Texan politics course textbook has been thoroughly updated in its 8th edition to better cater to the needs of Texas politics. Jillson looks at the Lone Star State’s politics from historical, developmental, and analytical angles, while providing students with the most impartial, readable, and captivating portrayal of Texas politics currently available. Students are encouraged to link the origins and evolution of government and politics in Texas to its current application and the potential alternatives through change and reform. This book assists instructors in preparing their students to comprehend the origin and growth of the Texas Constitution, the structure and authorities of state and local government in Texas, Texas’s place in the U.S. federal system, as well as political involvement, the voting process, and public policy in Texas.

   Texas Politics offers instructors and students an unparalleled array of teaching aids and tools. Each chapter commences with an intriguing vignette and a series of focus questions to direct readers to the learning goals at hand and concludes with a chapter recap, a list of key terms, review questions, recommended readings, and web resources. “Let’s Compare” boxes help students see how Texas compares to other states, “Texas Legends” boxes highlight key figures in Texan political history, “Pros & Cons” boxes bring conflicting political beliefs into sharper focus, and each chapter includes a timeline of crucial events in Texas history.

   New to the 8th edition

   • Encompasses the 2020 national elections, the 2021 legislative session, and the 2018 state and national elections and their impact on Texas.

   • Emphasizes Governor Greg Abbott’s call for policy solutions to the vulnerability of the Texas power grid; Texas voter eligibility laws; the coronavirus recovery plan; and preparation for redistricting following the 2020 census.

   • Provides a detailed analysis of the 2022–2023 state budget and the taxing and spending decisions involved, including the 2019 school funding and property tax reforms.