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 has consistently trailed the national average for per capita spending on education. Compared to other states, Texas also ranks near the bottom in high school graduation rates and SAT scores. Does spending more on public education necessarily translate into better educational results?
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Texas has consistently trailed the national average for per capita spending on education. Compared to other states, Texas also ranks near the bottom in high school graduation rates and SAT scores. Does spending more on public education necessarily translate into better educational results?
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Texas has consistently trailed the national average for per capita spending on education. Compared to other states, Texas also ranks near the bottom in high school graduation rates and SAT scores. Does spending more on public education necessarily translate into better educational results?
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Texas has consistently trailed the national average for per capita spending on education. Compared to other states, Texas also ranks near the bottom in high school graduation rates and SAT scores. Does spending more on public education necessarily translate into better educational results?
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Texas leads the nation in the percentage of the population without health insurance and also has a poverty rate well above the national average. How can Texas meet the challenge of providing health care and social services to those in need?
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Texas leads the nation in the percentage of the population without health insurance and also has a poverty rate well above the national average. How can Texas meet the challenge of providing health care and social services to those in need?
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Texas leads the nation in the percentage of the population without health insurance and also has a poverty rate well above the national average. How can Texas meet the challenge of providing health care and social services to those in need?
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Texas leads the nation in the percentage of the population without health insurance and also has a poverty rate well above the national average. How can Texas meet the challenge of providing health care and social services to those in need?
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Texas leads the nation in the percentage of the population without health insurance and also has a poverty rate well above the national average. How can Texas meet the challenge of providing health care and social services to those in need?
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The process used to solve public issues has a major impact on whether policy succeeds or fails. Ideally, policymaking in Texas follows a multi-step process involving all branches of state government. But what happens if policymakers short-cut the process? This video follows the turbulent history of a landmark failure in public policy—the Trans-Texas Corridor.
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The 21st century will test the ability of state government to address the issues posed by changing economic and demographic trends. What are the major challenges facing the Texas government in the 21st century?Rep. Rafael Anchia, Texas House of Representatives, District 103, Dallas, TX talks about the major challenges facing the Texas government in the 21st century.
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The 21st century will test the ability of state government to address the issues posed by changing economic and demographic trends. What are the major challenges facing the Texas government in the 21st century?Elise Hu, Journalist & Political Reporter, Austin, TXtalks about the major challenges facing the Texas government in the 21st century.
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The 21st century will test the ability of state government to address the issues posed by changing economic and demographic trends. What are the major challenges facing the Texas government in the 21st century?Jessica Lavariega Monforti, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Texas-Pan American talks about the major challenges facing the Texas government in the 21st century.
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The 21st century will test the ability of state government to address the issues posed by changing economic and demographic trends. What are the major challenges facing the Texas government in the 21st century?Allan Saxe, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington talks about the major challenges facing the Texas government in the 21st century.
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The 21st century will test the ability of state government to address the issues posed by changing economic and demographic trends. What are the major challenges facing the Texas government in the 21st century?Sen. Judith Zaffirini, Texas 21st Senatorial District, Laredo, TX on her take about the challenges facing the Texas government in the 21st century.
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Texas political culture combines the conservatism of the South with the individualism of a frontier state. Both contribute to a philosophy concerning government that "less is more." Does Texas political culture help or hinder state government when facing the challenges of the 21st century?Jessica Lavariega Monforti, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Texas-Pan American, talks about how the increasing diversity of the Texas population can cause conflict in the political culture.
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Texas political culture combines the conservatism of the South with the individualism of a frontier state. Both contribute to a philosophy concerning government that "less is more." Does Texas political culture help or hinder state government when facing the challenges of the 21st century?Allan Saxe, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington talks about how Texans like individuality and entrepreneurship and others relating to the Texas political culture.
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Texas political culture combines the conservatism of the South with the individualism of a frontier state. Both contribute to a philosophy concerning government that "less is more." Does Texas political culture help or hinder state government when facing the challenges of the 21st century?Jim Hightower, Populist & Political Commentator, Texas Agricultural Commissioner (1982-1991) talks about the Texas political culture.
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