With an emphasis on policy and active learning, Texas Government: Policy and Politics is a popular and accessible text that is sure to engage students in Texas politics. Known for its exceptionally accessible and comprehensive coverage of the major aspects of Texas government and politics, this text is a complete teaching and learning package for students with little or no background in political science or Texas politics. It employs an emphasis on policy throughout the book, helping to make material relevant to students' lives. The author is known for his ability to provide statistical detail in an extremely lucid, non-intimidating way and his often humorous, insightful critique of Texas government. The seventh edition is thoroughly updated to include new information on topics such as controversy on school funding, campaign finance from the 2000 election, an overview of the 2002 elections, and so much more. At only 13 chapters, Tannahill's text is perfect for a 15-week semester, giving instructors and students no more and no less than they need for the average semester.

With an emphasis on policy and active learning, Texas Government: Policy and Politics is a popular and accessible text that is sure to engage students in Texas politics. Known for its exceptionally accessible and comprehensive coverage of the major aspects of Texas government and politics, this text is a complete teaching and learning package for students with little or no background in political science or Texas politics. It employs an emphasis on policy throughout the book, helping to make material relevant to students' lives. The author is known for his ability to provide statistical detail in an extremely lucid, non-intimidating way and his often humorous, insightful critique of Texas government. The seventh edition is thoroughly updated to include new information on topics such as controversy on school funding, campaign finance from the 2000 election, an overview of the 2002 elections, and so much more. At only 13 chapters, Tannahill's text is perfect for a 15-week semester, giving instructors and students no more and no less than they need for the average semester.

Based on its successful parent text Texas Government, 4e, this brief edition surveys the processes and complexities of government in Texas. Professor Tannahill has condensed and thoroughly updated the material through the 1994 election. Thoroughly and succinctly covering the essentials of state government, the book includes discussions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; the state constitution; voting and elections; and budget policy. Through a public policy approach, and with an engaging writing style, Texas Government, Brief Edition catches and holds students attention, insuring a solid grounding in state and local politics.

With an emphasis on public policy and active learning, this text introduces the essentials of Texas government and its often colorful politics in a way that any student can understand. A Breaking News feature has been added to each chapter and Around the Nation boxes have been updated to reflect current hot topics in state politics around the nation. (P. [4] of cover).