This is an update to the exciting brief text with the most comprehensive and engaging description of Texas politics available. Valuable as a stand-alone text or a supplement in combined American government/ Texas government courses (and organized similarly to most major American Government texts for ease of use), this is also a valuable supplement for Texas politics courses alongside comparative state politics texts. Written by a leading expert in the field and a prominent political analyst in the media, Texas Politics introduces students to "the evolution of Texas politics, where we stand today, and where we seem to be headed." Pedagogical features, an Instructor’s Manual, and thorough coverage of key topics make this an ideal text for interested professors.