Texas Government

Political culture that revolves around the idea that there is “no common good”

Individualistic

Texas population as of 2023 (according to the PowerPoint)

30.3 million or 30.6 million

Someone that supports educational restriction would be subscribed to this culture

Traditionalistic

The six flags over Texas

Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, U.S., Confederate States of America

Someone in support to a new city initiative in favor of tax increases to fund a public transit system would be subscribed to this political culture

Moralistic

The system of government that divides power between states and federal government

Federalism

LBJ’s Great Society Program is an example of this Federalism

Cooperative Federalism

This type of federalism began in the late 1870s

Dual Federalism

A Texas constitutional amendment needs this many votes to pass

Simple Majority (just over 50%)

7 Constitution years

1827, 1836, 1845, 1861, 1866, 1869, 1876

This kind of election was held for that one city council member that had interesting online dating photos

Recall Elections or Special Elections

This many people voted in Texas during the 2024 Presidential Election

10.6 Million or 10.X Million

Voting for a candidate because they are nice

Personal Attribute

These elections are held to determine the party candidates for the final election

Party Primary Elections

These are the 3 key voting decision making factors listed in the powerpoint

Party Affiliation, Personal Attribute, Issue Voting

These are the 3 levels of the Party Organization

Local, State, National

This level of the party organization is responsible for finding rank and file members to serve as volunteers on Election day

Local Level

The Texas Legislature has been majority Republican since this year

2003

These are the 3 components of Political Parties

Party-in-electorate, Party organization, Party in Government

This level of party organization is responsible for creating a sense of unity among members

State level

There are these many counties in Texas

254

These are the 2 taxes that cities collect

Property Tax and Sales Tax

This person is the chair of the county commissioners’ court in Texas Counties

County Judge

This person approves the budget in a strong mayor city government

City Council

These are the 9 issues facing Cities and Counties

Homelessness, Housing Affordability, Impact of Growth, Funding, Policing Reform, Governmental Structure, Lack of lawmaking power, Impact of Growth, Efficiency