Texas Politics: Governing the Lone Star State

by Cal Jillson

Overview

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

ISBN-13:	9781032513393
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/17/2023
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	370
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

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.

Table 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

     

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Texas Politics: Governing the Lone Star State

Texas Politics book that combines readability with scholarship and enables the student to understand much of the institutional structure and unique character of Texas within the federal context. Jillson provides needed insights to understanding Texas institutions and the interactions of interest groups within those institutions. He does so in an enjoyable, readable format while addressing the important Texas state-mandated student learning outcomes and the significance of Texas politics for everyone. Texas Politics is reflective of the myriad interesting stories which have made Texas what it is today."

 Ray Sandoval, Richland College

Texas Politics and am now looking forward to the new edition. I've organized my Texas government course to the Jillson text and it works like a charm, be it for a full semester or a shorter summer session."

Gary Brown, Lone Star College-Montgomery

Kevin T. Holton, South Texas College

Jose Angel Gutierrez, University of Texas-Arlington

Daniel Sledge, University of Texas-Arlington

"Texas Politics is a well-written and well-documented text that will be an asset to any professor or student interested in Texas politics. As mentioned in the Preface, one will find a broad "range of pedagogical aids and tools" that will be helpful in the classroom." -

Morris D. Drumm, Texas Christian University

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