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	Texas Politics - Texas Political Culture
		The history of Texas politics also is, in part, the story of how the various strands of Texas political culture have been combined to form periods of stability, as well as jarring, discordant moments of deep seated tension, rupture, and sharp change.
		The history of the Texas party system reflects the political heritage of the rest of the old South, including secession from the Union, racial segregation and nationally mandated desegregation, the mobilization of conservative Christians, and continuing immigration of people from the northern states.
		Key characteristics of the political and policy climate in Texas after the civil rights movement reflect this pragmatism and the relative strength of conservatives in both parties.
	texaspolitics.laits.utexas.edu /html/cult/0202.html (431 words)

	Texas Politics
		Politics of Arlington, Texas, is a case study of the politics of a booming mid-size American city.
		The "deceitful, secretive, and vengeful side of him was his political Original Sin, and the enormous good for which he strove was so pitted against the other as to make his downfall seem inevitable." Watergate, the author decided, was a high-stakes drama testing many graduations between loyalty, betrayal, and treachery.
		A member of a wealthy family, she used both her fortune and her organizational techniques to promote the liberal agenda when Texas politics was polarized among "Shivercrats," loyal Democrats, and a rising Republican party.
	www.eakinpress.com /politics.htm (297 words)

	Texas Party Politics
		The recurring pattern among Texas politics involves consistent infighting among one party while the other party remains insignificant.
		Texas is often labeled a "one party state" for this pattern of party dominance.
		Texas political history has been dominated by the Democratic Party since the end of Reconstruction.
	www.mtholyoke.edu /~burre20j/worldpolitics/Website/index.html (98 words)

	Politics/texas secession
		The Republic of Texas causes the 1st Constitution of the State of Texas, which incorporates the ``Ordinance'' produced on 4 July, to be written and submitts all of these things to the President of the U.S. and the U.S. Congress.
		The exact quote:: "New States, of convenient size, not exceeding four in number, in addition to the State of Texas, and having sufficient population, may hereafter by the consent of said State, be formed out of territory thereof, which shall be enititled to admission under the provisions of the federal constitution." (p.
		The union between Texas and the other States was as complete, as perpetual, and as indissoluble as the union between the original States.
	tafkac.org /politics/texas_secession.html (1171 words)

	Urban Legends Reference Pages: Politics (Texas Plates)
		The state of Texas has passed a law making it illegal to have a frame or bracket around the license plate on your car.
		Texas recently enacted new rules prohibiting the obscuring of motor vehicle license plates with stickers or
		The intent of these revisions was for Texas to bring their motor vehicle code up to date (as many other states have already done) to prohibit newer means for obscuring the readability of license plates, particularly schemes aimed at preventing the recording of plate numbers by cameras or other automated devices.
	www.snopes.com /politics/traffic/texasplate.asp (492 words)

	Handbook of Texas Online: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		From the colonial period to the Mexican and American eras, Tejano politics is characterized by a history of institutional empowerment and subsequent subordination through conquest and annexation.
		Still, in contrast to the growing Hispanic political powerlessness across the Southwest during the second half of the nineteenth century, Tejanos were able to avoid a total loss of local political power.
		RUP contributed to the resurgence of two-party politics in Texas.
	www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/TT/wmtkn.html (3776 words)

	Texas Party Politics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Texas was considered a "tag-along confederate" state because its politicians were divided on the topic of cessation.
		Though Texas was divided on the topic of cessation, it united against Republican administrations during the Reconstruction period.
		Republicans in Texas were only supported by African Americans, whose political stance was suppressed by stringent voting requirements.
	www.mtholyoke.edu /~burre20j/worldpolitics/Website/seeds.html (212 words)

	Texas Politics \| Blogging state elections and the Capitol
		You may recall our tale of the Paris, Texas, blogger who was sued anonymously by the local hospital for his critical blog.
		When Texas lawmakers agreed to open the state's power markets to competition back in 1999, one promise was on the tip of many tongues: lower prices.
		Texas Monthly Editor Evan Smith discloses that he got up in Paul Burka's grill (sounds bad) over a New York Times story tying a cap on malpractice lawsuit awards to an increase in the number of doctors practicing in Texas.
	blogs.chron.com /texaspolitics (2887 words)

	Book Review - Politics of Arlington Texas
		I don't know this, but it occurred to me that the writer could be teaching a course at the University of Texas at Arlington called "Politics of Arlington" and this is the textbook.
		Again, under the leadership of Tom Vandergriff and his political supporters, groundwork was laid for future expansion of the city.
		This continued the overlapping of the political life of Mayor Tom Vandergriff and the public and charitable works of his family.
	texana.texascooking.com /books/politicsarlingtontexas.htm (1309 words)

	Blue Bayou: Blogs and Texas politics
		Political Web logs, or blogs, aren't kingmakers, but they sometimes have the power to bedevil campaigns by concentrating attention on candidates' foibles, past transgressions and records.
		"The political right already has a lot of (communication) infrastructure in talk radio and Fox News, and the power to generate news as it sees fit," said Charles Kuffner of Houston, a 40-year-old information technology professional whose Off the Kuff blog is one of the longest running in Texas.
		A prime example of this is his interview in the Spring issue of Texas Music magazine which hit the news stands in late April after the bulk of the petition signatures had been gathered.
	feeds.chron.com /~r/houstonchronicle/bluebayou/~3/38133449/blogs_and_texas_politics.html (2936 words)

	Amazon.com: Politics in America-Texas Edition: Books: Thomas R. Dye,L. Tucker, Jr Gibson,Clay Robison (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		This Texas edition includes additional chapters concerning politics in that state: the social and economic milieu; the Texas Constitution; interest groups, political parties and elections; the legislature; the executive branch and bureaucracy; the judiciary; and local government in Texas.
		Politics in America utilizes Harold Laswell's classic definition of politics ("Who gets what, when, and how") as a framework for presenting a clear, concise, and stimulating introduction to the American political system.
		Invariably, the Republicans profiled have their personal strengths asserted with a folksy charm, while the Democrats are given a far away overview as well as mention of some trivial personal faults (Barbara Boxer's overdrafts from the House banks- a trivial issue in the big picture of things- is in her bio).
	www.amazon.com /Politics-America-Texas-Thomas-R-Dye/dp/0132570157 (1554 words)

	Politics WFAA.com
		While school vouchers are controversial and not one such bill has passed through the legislature, one North Texas senator thinks for some autistic children, it could be their ticket to learn.
		With Texas lawmakers sitting on a record budget surplus they're being pressured to spend more on the mentally handicapped, especially on services that help those citizens live at home and not in a state institution.
		CNN political correspondent John Roberts says Sen. Barack Obama's presidential candidacy changed the dynamic of the Democratic race.
	www.wfaa.com /politics (412 words)

	Texas Progressive Politics: News, Candidates, Causes and Bumper Stickers
		Texas is a land that holds a special place of legend among all American states.
		Just remember that Texas is a heck of a big place, and there's a big difference between the Texas Republican elites and the ordinary people of Texas.
		Progressive Texas is a big place, of course, and many groups take their Texas time putting information about themselves up on the web.
	www.irregularnews.com /states/texas.html (430 words)

	Jane Ely: State of politics in Texas very weird, indeed
		For one thing, most political junkies seem quite convinced Overstreet will have trouble raising enough money to make him a supercontender against any candidate who winds up with the Republican nomination for the November general election.
		Because Morales' announcement truly was a shocker to political types, it hardly can be considered surprising there has been no instant stampede of those determined to seek the Dem nomination.
		The filing deadline is but a few weeks and a couple of major holidays away, not much time at all for would-be candidates to assess their chances and get committed feels for what money may be available to them.
	www.chron.com /content/chronicle/editorial/97/12/07/jane-ely.html (833 words)

	JoT Politics Texas
		Capital Punishment: Texas is devoted to the death penalty to the point of executing criminals who were minors when they committed their crimes.
		Race: Texas is home to the small town of Tulia, where the police arrested 10% of the town's fl population, convicting these victims of selling drugs solely on the false testimony of one racist, white cop.
		Capitalism: Texas is home to Enron and George W. Bush, the crony capitalist who has never submitted a resume or went through a formal job interview.
	home.comcast.net /~jontweet/jotpoliticstexas.html (535 words)

	Opinion: Texas rodeo politics
		Their high-stakes rendezvous in a Denny's just across the Oklahoma border was successful, not just for the Democratic Texas House members, but for the issues that drove them to such drastic action.
		The 51 fugitives stayed on the lam long enough to ensure the death of a devious Republican-backed redistricting bill that would have chopped up several Texas congressional districts, eliminating at least four Democratic seats in the U.S. House.
		The current map was drawn after the Texas Legislature failed to perform its redistricting duties after the 2000 census.
	www.sptimes.com /2003/05/17/Opinion/Texas_rodeo_politics.shtml (336 words)

	Texas Politics » Policy Post (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Politics is who gets what, when, where, and how.
		Texas Governor Rick Perry has called the legislature to a special session starting April 17 and running 30 days.
		Perry said in a Houston Chronicle article, that the session will be focused only on addressing the Texas Supreme Court ruling last year that declared state property tax unconstitutional.
	www.policypost.com /archives/category/texas-politics (252 words)

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		But much has changed in Texas politics since Jordan wrote in the early '80s.
		The political and legal system of Texas reflects the conflict of cultures and internal contradictions.
		The political culture regions of Texas have changed in the last 20 years.
	geog.tamu.edu /sarah/politics.html (249 words)

	Texas Politics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Texas politics has exclusive and dedicated coverage by the Lone Star Report.
		To stay on top of Texas politics you need to find a news source that is worthy.
		Texas politics, from legislation to hot topics such as the State Charities Scandals and redistricting, is brought to you by the best political writers from the Lone Star Report.
	www.lonestarreport.org /texas-politics-hb.htm (111 words)

	Salon.com Politics \| Texas justice
		As reported by Salon, Marino sent a letter to Texas Gov. George W. Bush two years ago confessing to the crime, and insisting Bush was "morally obligated" to notify attorneys for Danziger and Ochoa.
		It also coincides with a presidential campaign starring a Texas governor who has repeatedly defended the quality of the Texas criminal justice system, insisting its use of the death penalty under his watch has been error-free.
		The politically untouchable golf industry, where dangerous chemicals are par for the course.
	archive.salon.com /politics/feature/2000/10/31/ochoa (1001 words)

	P.O.V. - Last Man Standing . Resources . Texas Political Junkie Sites \| PBS
		It's the oldest and one of the most respected newsletters dedicated to Texas politics, and the site is updated daily with non-partisan political news and gossip.
		Scrutinizing the minutia of state and local politics, its aimed at the politically involved and not the faint-hearted.
		A guide to Texas state elections, congress.org includes tools for researching candidates' stances and voting records, information about elected and appointed officials, and a guide to media organizations covering Texas politics.
	www.pbs.org /pov/pov2004/lastmanstanding/resources_03.html (356 words)

	Texas Politics
		Robert Ricketts, who is running for congressman in the 19th District of Texas, is the real thing.
		Van Os for Texas Attorney General :: In David's Own Words: Notice to Big Oil: I'm coming after you: "Texas was the second political jurisdiction in the world to enact an anti-trust law.
		As Texas Attorney General I may not be able to do much about what the Oil Giants do to the people of New Jersey or Iowa, but I'll have a hell of a lot to say about what they do in Texas.
	texaspoliticsblog.blogspot.com (732 words)

	Texas > Law and Politics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		On this day in 1848, the Texas legislature formally marked off Gillespie County from Bexar...
		Read the story of the man who rose from county attorney to governor, while taking on the Ku Klux Klan in the courtroom and at the ballot box.
		Get informed on the Texas state prison system—from a look back at its early years to a frank look at its present-day problems.
	utopia.utexas.edu /texas/law.html (366 words)

	Government and Politics of Texas
		This book compares Texas politics to the other states and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the system.
		It is more for someone who wants a general view of the way things are done in Texas politics; someone who wants to learn where Texas comes from and why things are done the way they are done.
		Politics and Policy in States and Communities (9th Edition)
	www.wkonline.com /a/Government_and_Politics_of_Texas_0072994517.htm (316 words)

	Texas Rep Slandered Teen Sex Slave For Abramoff » Netscape.com
		Politics – A Texas congressman is denying charges he slandered a foreign sex slave at the behest of Jack Abramoff.
		Politics – A top aide to GOP Rep. Charles Bass resigned Tuesday after disclosures that he posed as a supporter of the Republican's opponent in blog messages intended to convince people that the race was not competitive.
		Politics – This is a complete list - updated regularly - of every signing statement Bush has made.
	politics.netscape.com /story/2006/09/26/texas-rep-slandered-teen-sex-slave-for-abramoff (162 words)

	Government and Politics of Texas: Current Amazon U.S.A. One-Edition Data
		Politics and Policy in States and Communities (9th Edition)
		By examining and comparing the Lone Star state to the rest of the nation, this text offers a broad understanding of the differences that make Texas unique.
		In this text, you will find: updated Texas election issues, an exploration of the historical and cultural development of Texas; discussion of the changing nature of government and politics in Texas, and in the U.S. that ties theory to the real world; Highlight boxes featuring lively anecdotes and every chapter now includes Internet resources.
	www.halloween.com /halloween-books/free.php?in=us&asin=0072994517 (283 words)

	Conglomerate Blog: Business, Law, Economics & Society
		Texas Fires, Human Error, and Media Coverage »
		Sometime in the past 15 years, Democrats have all but disappeared from the political landscape of Texas.
		There are some pockets where a Democrat can still be elected, namely Austin, but for the most part, if you want a political career, you have to declare yourself a Republican.
	www.theconglomerate.org /2006/01/party_politics_.html (233 words)

	The Texas Journalist - Politics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Over the past two years, the deaths of three East Austin residents at the hands of Austin police officers have contributed to a growing rift between the community and the Austin Police Department.
		Political decisions affecting East Austin can create a simmering stew of activism, trigger dramatic verbal outrage or draw big yawns...
		East Austin activists use a wide array of strategies to bring improvements to their community.
	journalism.utexas.edu /eastaustin/politics.html (116 words)

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