1. Texas and the Texans: Then and Now 2. The Texas Constitution and American Federalism 3. Political Participation in Texas: Voters, Campaigns, and Elections 4. Interest Groups in Texas 5. Political Parties in Texas 6. The Texas Legislature 7. The Governor and the Executive Branch 8. The Judicial System in Texas 9. Local Government in Texas 10. Financing State Government: Budgets, Revenues, and Expenses
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, 6th edition; Pursuing the American Dream: Opportunity and Exclusion Over Four Centuries; and Pathways to Democracy: The Political Economy of Democratic Transition. He is frequently cited in local and national media on a range of political issues.
"Texas Politics: Governing the Lone Star State by Cal Jillson takes an interesting approach to the study of Texas politics and state politics more generally.aJillson successfully integrates the necessary components of Texas politics, while using keen insight about the origin of many political issues facing Texas. Further, the text uses a distinctly comparative approach toward examining politics in Texas.aThis book will enrich the quality of understanding about Texas politics and is an essential contribution to any course on Texas or state politics." --Brent D. Boyea, The University of Texas at Arlington "Cal Jillson offers a concise look at Texas government and politics that is both interesting and informative. The third edition successfully balances the need to provide necessary factual information with the more difficult task of capturing the dynamic and color of the Texas political process." --Jerry Polinard, The University of Texas-Pan American "A brief textbook can be an instructor's boon or bane, depending upon what's included. Professor Jillson's choices and his writing style make this textbook a joy to use, thoroughly covering the essentials while allowing an instructor the freedom to expand on the topics that engage and interest students." --Stefan D. Haag, Austin Community College "Dr. Jillson employs a writing style that makes the subject of Texas politics understandable for students. It is the perfect text for an instructor who doesn't use the subject as the crux of material in their introductory American and Texas government courses. At the same time, the material is concise and accurate." --Gary Brown, Lone Star College-Montgomery
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