Texas Politics: Governing the Lone Star State

The ninth edition of "Texas Politics" has been expanded and updated to better fit the needs of a stand-alone Texas politics course. It approaches the politics of the Lone Star State from historical, developmental, and analytical perspectives, and provides students with the most even-handed, readable, and engaging description of Texas politics available today. The text helps instructors prepare their students to master the origin and development of the Texas Constitution, the structure and powers of state and local government in Texas, how Texas fits into the U.S. federal system, as well as political participation, the electoral process, and public policy in Texas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 348 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The ninth edition of this widely acclaimed textbook has undergone extensive expansion and revision to cater more effectively to the requirements of a standalone Texas Politics course. Authored by Jillson, the book adopts a historical, developmental, and analytical approach to examining the politics of the Lone Star State, while presenting students with the most comprehensive, accessible, and engaging account of Texas politics available today. The text encourages students to establish connections between the origins and evolution of government and politics in Texas and their contemporary practices, as well as explore the potential for change and reform. This comprehensive textbook equips instructors with the necessary resources to prepare their students for a thorough understanding of the Texas Constitution, the structure and powers of state and local government in Texas, its position within the United States federal system, political participation, the electoral process, and public policy in Texas.

To enhance the learning experience, Texas Politics offers a wealth of pedagogical aids and tools. Each chapter begins with an engaging vignette and a series of focus questions to orient readers to the learning objectives, while the conclusion includes a chapter summary, a list of key terms, review questions, suggested readings, and web resources. Additionally, the book features "Let's Compare" boxes that facilitate comparisons between Texas and other states, "Texas Legends" boxes that highlight significant figures in Texas political history, "Pro & Con" boxes that highlight conflicting political perspectives, and a timeline of important events in Texas history.

In the ninth edition, significant updates have been made to reflect the latest developments in Texas politics. Coverage includes the 2022 state and national elections, the 2023 legislative session, and various other relevant topics. This edition continues to be a valuable resource for instructors and students alike, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the political landscape of Texas.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032513393
Edition number: 9 ed