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Virtual Round Table - Jonathan Neerman

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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?Jonathan Neerman, Former Chairman (2008-2011) Dallas County Republican Party take on the Texas political culture and where it stands.

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Author: William Black

Virtual Round Table - Elise Hu

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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?Elise Hu, Journalist & Political Reporter, Austin, TX comments about the topic in a round table video series.

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Author: William Black

Texas Political Culture

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Texans possess a strong sense of state identity, shaped by a distinctive history and culture. Rooted in rugged individualism and southern tradition, Texas political culture places a premium on individual liberty and harbors a distrust of government. This video introduces the cultural, historical, and social context of Texas politics and examines whether a political culture formed in the 19th century has evolved in the 21st century.

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Author: William Black

Texas Political Parties

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 From Reconstruction to the late 20th century, Texas was a one-party state ruled by “Yellow Dog" Democrats. But by the beginning of the 21st century, Republicans controlled all three branches of state government. What forces shifted the political winds in Texas? After decades of single-party rule, will Texas become a true two-party state? This video investigates the history of political parties in Texas and looks at how changing demographics in the state can impact the future of the Texas Republican and Democratic parties.

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Author: William Black

Virtual Round Table - Rob Ray Sanders (00:55)

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Texas leads the nation in the number of executions for capital crimes. Yet, a growing number of states have repealed the death penalty to eliminate the risk of executing the innocent, to avoid the high costs of pursuing capital cases through the appeals process, and to eliminate the extra security and maintenance costs of housing death row inmates in separate facilities. Should Texas consider outlawing the death penalty?

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Author: William Black

Virtual Round Table - Gary Udashen (01:10)

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Texas leads the nation in the number of executions for capital crimes. Yet, a growing number of states have repealed the death penalty to eliminate the risk of executing the innocent, to avoid the high costs of pursuing capital cases through the appeals process, and to eliminate the extra security and maintenance costs of housing death row inmates in separate facilities. Should Texas consider outlawing the death penalty?

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Author: William Black

Virtual Round Table - David F. Prindle (00:46)

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Texas leads the nation in the number of executions for capital crimes. Yet, a growing number of states have repealed the death penalty to eliminate the risk of executing the innocent, to avoid the high costs of pursuing capital cases through the appeals process, and to eliminate the extra security and maintenance costs of housing death row inmates in separate facilities. Should Texas consider outlawing the death penalty?

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Author: William Black

Virtual Round Table - Toby Shook (00:50)

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Texas leads the nation in the number of executions for capital crimes. Yet, a growing number of states have repealed the death penalty to eliminate the risk of executing the innocent, to avoid the high costs of pursuing capital cases through the appeals process, and to eliminate the extra security and maintenance costs of housing death row inmates in separate facilities. Should Texas consider outlawing the death penalty?

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Author: William Black

Virtual Round Table - Kristin Houlé (01:28)

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Texas leads the nation in the number of executions for capital crimes. Yet, a growing number of states have repealed the death penalty to eliminate the risk of executing the innocent, to avoid the high costs of pursuing capital cases through the appeals process, and to eliminate the extra security and maintenance costs of housing death row inmates in separate facilities. Should Texas consider outlawing the death penalty?

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Author: William Black

Virtual Round Table - Craig Watkins (01:14)

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Texas leads the nation in the number of executions for capital crimes. Yet, a growing number of states have repealed the death penalty to eliminate the risk of executing the innocent, to avoid the high costs of pursuing capital cases through the appeals process, and to eliminate the extra security and maintenance costs of housing death row inmates in separate facilities. Should Texas consider outlawing the death penalty?

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Author: William Black

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