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Product Description
Now in its Twelfth Edition, Practicing Texas Politics continues to lead the field with its comprehensive, accessible, and practical treatment of Texas politics. The survey style includes coverage of public policy as well as readings in each chapter relevant to the chapter topic. - New! The How Do We Compare? feature compares Texas policies to those of the next three most populous states—California, New York, and Florida—as well as contiguous states. Some boxed features include information about Mexican states that border Texas, such as Chihuahua, Coahuila, Neuva Leon, and Tamaulipas.
- New! End of chapter features—Discussion Questions and Internet Resources—promote class discussion and help students review and find resources for papers and class activities.
- New! Points to Ponder features provide less-known facts about Texas to stimulate students' interest in their home state.
- New! Co-author Ted A. Lewis brings expertise on parties and elections in Chapters 1 and 4.
- New! Chapter readings include new topics such as the impact of 9/11 on immigration, term limits in San Antonio, and legislative redistricting.
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