Whereas political parties mainly exist to support campaigns and win elections, interest groups seek to influence government policy. What role do Texas interest groups play in the state political system?
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Whereas political parties mainly exist to support campaigns and win elections, interest groups seek to influence government policy. What role do Texas interest groups play in the state political system?
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Whereas political parties mainly exist to support campaigns and win elections, interest groups seek to influence government policy. What role do Texas interest groups play in the state political system?
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Whereas political parties mainly exist to support campaigns and win elections, interest groups seek to influence government policy. What role do Texas interest groups play in the state political system?
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Whereas political parties mainly exist to support campaigns and win elections, interest groups seek to influence government policy. What role do Texas interest groups play in the state political system?
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Interest groups seek to influence governmental policy. In Texas, they play a major role in state politics and government. This video explores the tactics used by Texas interest groups to influence the legislative and judicial systems in the battle over tort reform – changes in the civil justice system that limits monetary compensation for injured parties in a lawsuit.
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Maintaining a strong educational system is crucial to economic and social development in Texas. Public school districts are often considered the most important unit of local government and public education is one of the largest expenditures for state government. Given the present state of many Texas public schools, and since some metropolitan school boards have suffered from political infighting and financial scandals, is local control of public education a good policy?
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Maintaining a strong educational system is crucial to economic and social development in Texas. Public school districts are often considered the most important unit of local government and public education is one of the largest expenditures for state government. Given the present state of many Texas public schools, and since some metropolitan school boards have suffered from political infighting and financial scandals, is local control of public education a good policy?
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Maintaining a strong educational system is crucial to economic and social development in Texas. Public school districts are often considered the most important unit of local government and public education is one of the largest expenditures for state government. Given the present state of many Texas public schools, and since some metropolitan school boards have suffered from political infighting and financial scandals, is local control of public education a good policy?
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Maintaining a strong educational system is crucial to economic and social development in Texas. Public school districts are often considered the most important unit of local government and public education is one of the largest expenditures for state government. Given the present state of many Texas public schools, and since some metropolitan school boards have suffered from political infighting and financial scandals, is local control of public education a good policy?
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Maintaining a strong educational system is crucial to economic and social development in Texas. Public school districts are often considered the most important unit of local government and public education is one of the largest expenditures for state government. Given the present state of many Texas public schools, and since some metropolitan school boards have suffered from political infighting and financial scandals, is local control of public education a good policy?
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In 2006, political factions in Farmers Branch, Texas engaged in a contentious debate about illegal immigration and its social and economic effect on this Dallas suburb. The fight was waged in city chambers, state courts, and in federal courts. This video uses the Farmers Branch case to illustrate how the power of local home rule governments can be limited by jurisdictional issues created by state and federal laws.
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If the saying is true that “all politics is local,” why don’t more people participate in local government?
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If the saying is true that “all politics is local,” why don’t more people participate in local government?
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If the saying is true that “all politics is local,” why don’t more people participate in local government?
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If the saying is true that “all politics is local,” why don’t more people participate in local government?
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If the saying is true that “all politics is local,” why don’t more people participate in local government?
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Texas ranks high among states for toxic pollutants released into the air, land, and water. Yet, the state’s cultural tendency is to emphasize economic development over environmental protection. How can Texas meet the challenge of protecting the environment while preserving economic growth?
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Texas ranks high among states for toxic pollutants released into the air, land, and water. Yet, the state’s cultural tendency is to emphasize economic development over environmental protection. How can Texas meet the challenge of protecting the environment while preserving economic growth?
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Texas ranks high among states for toxic pollutants released into the air, land, and water. Yet, the state’s cultural tendency is to emphasize economic development over environmental protection. How can Texas meet the challenge of protecting the environment while preserving economic growth?
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