Lone star tarnished : a critical look at Texas politics and public policy / Cal Jillson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jillson, Calvin C., 1949-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political planning--Texas.

Political planning.

Economic policy.

Social policy.

Texas--Politics and government.

Texas.

Politics and government.

Texas--Social policy.

Texas--Economic policy.

Physical Description:

xvi, 285 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2012.

Summary:

Jillson (political science, Southern Methodist U.) analyzes Texas' political culture and its impact on public policy in the areas of jobs, education, social services, criminal justice, transportation, energy and the environment, and taxation. He compares Texas public policy with other states, especially California and Florida, and the US as a whole. Opening chapters show how the Texas model of government is similar to that of other southern and southwestern states, but with distinctive elements, and offer an overview of the state's demographics. Later chapters examine specific policy areas, arguing that Texas' commitment to low taxes has starved programs in most areas. A final chapter reviews the history of Texas tax policies and gives ideas for reform. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

The Texas way

Texas: the myth vs. the reality

Demographic change and its implications

Jobs, income, and wealth in Texas

Public education in Texas

Health and human services in Texas

Crime and punishment in Texas

Good roads, highways, and transportation in Texas

Energy and the environment in Texas

The way forward.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0415808774

9780415808774

0415808766

9780415808767

OCLC:

742512464