[ 8.6 ] Changes in Texas Politics. Learning Objectives Analyze the impact of events in the late 20th century on Texas politics. Identify the contributions.

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[ 8.6 ] Changes in Texas Politics

Learning Objectives Analyze the impact of events in the late 20th century on Texas politics. Identify the contributions of key leaders in Texas politics. Understand how social reform movements affected Texas politics. Identify challenges Texas lawmakers face today.

[ 8.6 ] Changes in Texas Politics Key Terms fraud limited convention James A. Baker III George W. Bush Kay Bailey Hutchinson

Texas Politics Changes Sweeping changes occurred in Texas politics over the last half-century. Not all Texans welcomed the social and political changes that came out of the 1960s. After nearly a century in the hands of all white men the Democratic Party in Texas entered a period of dramatic change in the 1970s. Soon growing participation by minorities and women would usher in a new era in state government.

Texas Politics Changes Scandal Signals Changing Times Keeping the Constitution Growth of the Two-Party System Rise of Conservatism in Texas Republican Gains in Texas

Texas Politics Changes In 1972, several state officials were convicted of accepting bribes from Frank Sharp (shown left). HypothesizeWhy were people angry that state officials took bribes?

Texas Politics Changes Analyze DataBased on the changes in voter turnout over time, what predictions can you make about control of the legislature in the future?

The Contributions of Diverse Texas Leaders The people who make up the state government became more diverse, reflecting the state’s changing population. New laws and court rulings helped women and minorities enter politics.

The Contributions of Diverse Texas Leaders Women Leaders in Politics African Americans Gain Political Power The Leadership of Hispanic Americans

The Contributions of Diverse Texas Leaders Texas Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison was first elected to the U.S. Senate in She served in that office for two decades.

Ongoing Challenges for Texans Texas has faced many challenges since The population had grown to more than 26 million by The state became more diverse. Some border areas were crowded and had underfunded schools.

Ongoing Challenges for Texans Ongoing Conflicts

Ongoing Challenges for Texans As Texas’s population has grown, more and more students attend schools with crowded classrooms like this one. Apply ConceptsHow does classroom overcrowding affect students and teachers?

Ongoing Challenges for Texans Analyze MapsWhat conclusion about Texas’s rural and urban population distribution do the districts shown on this map best support?

Quiz: Texas Politics Changes Which type of crime occurred in the Sharpstown scandal of the early 1970s? A. kidnapping B. stock fraud C. pollution D. murder

Quiz: The Contributions of Diverse Texas Leaders Which Texas politician was the state’s second female governor? A. Myra McDaniel B. Barbara Jordan C. Ann Richards D. Rose Spector

Quiz: Ongoing Challenges for Texans What was the purpose of state and federal bills such as House Bill 72 and the No Child Left Behind act? A. improving education B. environmental protection C. term limits for politicians D. discovery of new oil wells