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Lone Star Politics Ken Collier

Lone Star Politics By Ken Collier

Lone Star Politics by Ken Collier

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Explores Texas' rich political tradition and explains who gets what, and how by setting the state in context with other states' constitutions, policy making, electoral practices, and institutions.

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Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas by Ken Collier

In Texas, myth often clashes with the reality of everyday governance. This Fifth Edition expands its coverage of civil rights in the state, and includes the contemporary issues that highlight the push and pull between federal, state, and local governments. Critical thinking questions and unvarnished Winners and Losers discussions guide students toward understanding Texas government and assessing the state's political landscape.

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The authors have created a true Texas political science textbook. Lone Star Politics is written with the intent to teach about Texas government. The book and its resources are an advantage to all who read it because you can truly tell that the authors care about educating students. -- Alicia Andreatta
Of all the textbooks I've used, Lone Star Politics is my favorite. It does an excellent job of providing a deeper look at the roots, and the making, of Texas. It not only has more to offer students, but it's depth of content makes this textbook one of the better, if not best, ones out there. -- Bonnie Ford
The authors' approach, attention to detail, and writing style in Lone Star Politics are superior. They do an excellent job at communicating local government and policies while balancing an array of relevant topics and issues. -- Brian Johnson
Being someone who is partial to tradition, I think that Lone Star Politics is a great textbook on the theme of tradition and transformation, and the subject of Texas government as a whole. The authors have created a well-organized, detailed, and scholarly textbook without being intimidating. -- Robert Findley
Lone Star Politics is definitely a stand out. The text strategically focuses on the institutional aspects of government. The authors have created a well-organized book with emphasis on traditions and changes important to Texas politics. -- John Seymour

About Ken Collier

Ken Collier is a professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, with a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of Between the Branches: The White House Office of Legislative Affairs and Speechwriting in the Institutionalized Presidency: Whose Line Is It? He has published articles in such journals as Journal of Politics, White House Studies, Presidential Studies Quarterly, Public Choice, and Social Science Quarterly. His research and teaching currently focus on presidential speechwriting and Texas politics. Steven Galatas is an associate professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, with a PhD from the University of Missouri. He has published articles in Journal of Politics, Public Choice, Party Politics, Politics and Policy, and PS: Political Science and Politics. His research and teaching concern comparative elections, voting behavior, and Texas judicial and legislative elections. Julie Harrelson-Stephens is an associate professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, with a PhD from the University of North Texas. She has co-edited, with Rhonda L. Callaway, Exploring International Human Rights: Essential Readings and has been published in Conflict and Terrorism, PS: Political Science and Politics, Human Rights Review, and International Interactions. Her primary research interests include human rights, regime theory, and the Texas governor.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction Texas Geography History: The Birth of Texas Traditions Mexican Independence The Texas Revolution The Republic of Texas Texas Statehood Texas in the Confederacy Reconstruction in Texas The End of Reconstruction and Rise of the Redeemers Era of Reform The Great Depression and the New Deal in Texas Transitions to the Twenty-first Century Texas Today A Tradition of Change Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 2: Texas Constitution Constitutional Government The Federal System of the United States Vertical Federalism Horizontal Federalism The Evolving Idea of Federalism Texas Constitutions Immigrant Rights The Republic of Texas: The Constitution of 1836 Statehood: The Constitution of 1845 Secession and the Confederacy: The Constitution of 1861 The First Reconstruction: The Constitution of 1866 The Second Reconstruction: The Constitution of 1869 The Current System: The Constitution of 1876 Individual Freedom The Legislative Branch The Executive Branch The Texas Judiciary Civil Rights in Texas Distrust of Government Criticisms of the Texas Constitution Amending the Constitution Constitutional Revision Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 3: Texas Legislature The Texas Legislature in Context Typologies of State Legislatures Qualifications for Office and Length of Terms Representation: Theories and Demographics Winners and Losers Electing the State Legislature Single-Member District versus Multi-Member District Legislature Size and Population Size Legislative Sessions The Redistricting Process Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 4: Legislative Organization and Process Legislative Organization Presiding Officers Political Parties in Texas Legislative Organization Special Legislative Caucuses Committees Winners and Losers Legislative Process Introducing Bills in the Legislature Introducing Resolutions in the Legislature Legislation in Committee Debate in the Legislature Voting on Passage Trends in Legislative Activity Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 5: Texas Governors The Office of the Governor Qualifications Terms Succession Compensation Impeachment Powers of the Governor Executive Roles Legislative Roles Judicial Roles Other Roles Military Roles Texas Governor: Weak? Informal Powers Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 6: The Plural Executive and Bureaucracy in Texas The Plural Executive Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Comptroller of Public Accounts Agriculture Commissioner Land Commissioner Secretary of State Boards and Commissions Texas Department of Transportation Department of State Health Serivces Railroad Commission of Texas Texas Department of Criminal Justice State Board of Education Public Utility Commission of Texas Staffing the State Government Bureaucratic Accountability Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 7: Texas Judicial System Judicial Federalism and Texas Courts Local Trial Courts Municipal Courts Justice of the Peace Courts County-Level Trial Courts Constitutional County Courts County Courts at Law and Statutory Probate Cases District Courts (State-Level Trial Courts) Appellate Courts Courts of Appeals (Intermediate Appellate Courts) Texas's Highest Appellate Courts: The Court of Criminal Appeals and the Supreme Court Judicial Selection Judicial Appointment Judicial Removal Texas Judges Problems with the Texas Judiciary Alternative Systems of Judicial Selection: Appointment and Merit Criminal Justice in Texas Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 8: Texas-Sized Justice Justice in Texas Incarceration in Texas Shift to Rehabilitation Prison Conditions Privatization of Prisons Rights of the Accused Law and Punishment Tort Reform Castle Doctrine Capital Punishment Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 9: Campaigns and Elections, Texas Style Democracy, Representation, and Elections in Texas Voter Qualifications and Registration Voting Rights in Texas Legal Barriers to Voting in Post-Reconstruction Texas Eliminating Barriers to Voting for African Americans Hispanics and Voting Rights Voting Rights for Women, Members of the Armed Forces, and Younger Voters Winners and Losers Types of Elections in Texas Primary Elections versus General Elections Direct Democracy Elections Too Much Democracy? Voting, Voter Registration, and Turnout Electronic Voting in Texas Contemporary Voter Registration and Turnout Who Votes? Electoral Competition in Texas Elections Campaigns in Texas History Campaigns in Texas Today Campaign Finance in Texas Regulating Campaign Finance Contribution Disclosure Judicial Campaign Contributions Campaign Spending Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 10: Political Parties The Development of Political Parties in Texas Parties, Competition, and Voter Participation Political Parties in Texas Party Loyalty and Identification Functions of Parties The Consequences of Weak Parties Party Organizations Local Parties State Parties Nominating Presidential Candidates The State Parties and the National Parties Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 11: Organized Interests Organized Interests in Texas Politics Interest Group Formation Types of Interests in Texas What Organized Interests Contribute to the Political Process Influencing Policy in Texas through Organized Interests Organized Interests' Spending on Elections From Activism and Litigation to Lobbying Lobbying Regulation Lobbyists' Relationship with Texas Legislators The Relationship between Organized Interests and Parties Winners and Losers Conclusion Ch 12: Local Government in Texas Local Government: The Basics County Government, Texas-Style History and Function of Counties in Texas Governing Texas Counties County Finances and Operations Cities Forms of City Government City Elections Issues in City Government Homeowners Associations: Not Quite a Government, but Close Other Forms of Local Government Special Districts Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 13: Fiscal Policy The Policymaking Process Sources of State Revenue: Taxes Taxes in Texas History State Taxes Today Property Taxes Winners and Losers Sources of State Revenue: Other Resources Federal Grants Interest, Licensing, and Lottery Funds Spending and Budgeting State Budgeting State Spending The Rainy Day Fund The Legislative Budget Board Fiscal Policy Tools Tax Expenditures Subsidies Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 14: Social Policy, Education, Health, and Immigration Education Policy Public Education in Grades K-12 Funding for K-12 Accountability and Reform in K-12 Winners and Losers Higher Education Access to Higher Education Costs of Higher Education Accountability in Higher Education Universities' Other Contributions Winners and Losers Health and Human Services Social Welfare Programs Health Care Winners and Losers Immigration Policy Costs and Benefits of Undocumented Workers Winners and Losers Conclusion Chapter 15: Transforming Texas: Energy, Environment, and Transportation Oil and Gas in Texas Oil's Influence in Texas The Natural Gas Boom and Fracking Environmental Policy Texas Air Quality Water and Scarcity Alternative Energy Hazardous Waste Winners and Losers Transportation Policy Railroads Roads Mass Transit Winners and Losers Conclusion

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CIN1506346294G
9781506346298
1506346294
Lone Star Politics: Tradition and Transformation in Texas by Ken Collier
Ken Collier
Used - Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Inc
20170117
592
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