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Delivering unparalleled coverage of Texas institutions, policies and politics, Jones/Maxwell/Crain/Davis/Wlezien/Flores' TEXAS POLITICS TODAY, 19th edition, combines a comparative approach with tightly integrated learning objectives and questions addressing the Texas GOVT2306 Core Objectives. Covering the latest trends and issues, the text reveals the inner workings of Texas elites, interest groups, campaign megadonors and policymakers. ""Texas Insiders"" and ""Politics in Practice"" features illustrate how real-world politics operate in Texas -- closing the gap between theory and practice. Equipping you to think critically, it offers expanded coverage of ideology and social issues, Texas demographic changes, the importance of Latinos in Texas politics, political polarization, legislative rules changes, districting, voting obstacles, criminal justice reforms and more. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.