1. The Environment of Texas Politics
Chapter One
The Environment of Texas Politics

2. Political Behavior Patterns
Government, Politics, and Public Policy
Political Culture
Texas Political Culture
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3. The Politics of Geography Economic Geography
The Land
The Politics of Geography
Economic Geography
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4. The People Demographic Features Racial/Ethnic Groups
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5. Percentage of Persons Who Are Hispanic or Latino (of any race) by County Census 2000
Source: U.S. Census
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6. Searching for New Economic Directions
Energy
High Technology
Biotechnology
Services
Agriculture
Trade
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7. Meeting New Challenges: Social and Economic Policy Issues
Immigration: Federal and State Problems
Water
Environmental Protection
Education and Economic Development
Poverty and Social Problems
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8. Selected Reading
“Watts in the Wind: Texas Wind Industry Rushes to Meet Growing Demand” by Clint Shields
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