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“Teches” (friend) was the first name of Texas. Which Native American tribe inhabited Texas and commence that name?
The Caddo Tribe
When is Mexican Independence Day?
September 16, 1810
What are the main three points in the Anglo Settlements?
1) Spanish as an official language
2) Conversion to Catholicism
3) Give up slaves
When was the Treaty of Velasco signed?
April 21, 1836
What was the Treaty of Velasco?
Mexico recognized Texas idependence
When was the 2nd Convention Convened?
March 1, 1863
David G. Burnet
First President of Texas
Sam Houston
Second President
Texas’ first capital?
Houston
How much did the United States pay for Texas northern territory?
$10 Million
What date did this happen?
—The succession convention required officers to swear an oath to the confederacy
— Governor Sam Houston argued against joining the succession and joining the confederacy
February 1, 1861
How did the Civil War end in Texas?
General Gordan Granger landed in Galveston and declared slavery dead.
Where did the “Juneteenth” Holiday begin?
Galveston
Black Codes —> “One Drop”
Those with 1/8 African American blood were prevented from serving on a Texas jury.
What was the main cause of the Great Depression in Texas?
Overproduction of oil
What year was Brown v. Board of Education
1954
When did women gain the right to serve on a jury?
1954
What is the main point of the political culture in Texas?
Profound DISTRUST of government
What kind of State did Texas become in 2005?
“Majority-minority” state
What are the biggest industries in Texas?
Education and healthcare
What is the smallest industry in Texas?
Agriculture
Supremacy Clause Definition
Certain federal acts take priority over any state acts that conflict with federal law
10th Amendment
Powers not delegated to the federal government are granted to the states
Federalism Definition
Shared powers
What is Vertical federalism (supremacy)?
Tension between supremacy clause and the 10th amendment
What is horizontal federalism?
Privilege, immunities, full faith, and credit
What is Fiscal federalism?
EX: Education, medicare
Use of national financial incentives to motivate states to adopt uniform policies
What are the six flags that have flown over Texas?
— France
— Spain
— Mexico
— Republic
— Confederate
— United States
1836 Texas Constitution
Distrust of government
Women get half of property acquired during marriage
Right of women to marriage affairs
Protection of home and farm
1845 Texas Constitution
Indians/Mexicans considered “white”
Hernandez vs. Texas
1861 Texas Constitution
Changed “United” to “Confederate” before “States of America”
1866 Texas Constitution
— Written under martial law (considered an “anomaly”)
— Excluded confederates
— Guaranteed rights
— Expanded social services and taxes to support road, bridges, education, etc.
The Curren System: The Constitution of 1876
— Mistrust of govenment
— Promoted individual freedoms for white men
— Rights are extensive and affirmatively states
— Habeas Corpus
True/False:
The powers, terms, and salaries of legislative and executive members limited
True
How many amendments does the Texas Constitution have?
498
How many senators does Texas have?
31
How many house representatives?
150
Term limit for senate?
4-years
Term limit for House?
2-year
Texas has what kind of legislature?
Bicameral (two houses)
Texas is ranked what for house size?
11th
Texas ranks what in population?
2nd
Texas ranks what in representation?
49th- right behind California
Texas representation ratio?
1: 156,000
When does the legislative meet?
Every 2-years for 140 days
What system is used to determine elections?
— Single-Member District/Plurality vote (determine winner)
— Single-Member District/Majority votes (determine candidate)
Who are the two Texas Senators?
John Cornyn & Ted Cruz
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Dustin Burrows
Caucuses of Texas
Party
Legislative
Minority
Women
Idelogical
Women
What is a Standing Committee?
Permanent Comittee
What is a Statutory Committee?
Oversee compliance over statutory law
Conference Committee
Temporary Committee
Special Committee
Temporary committees designed for specific short-term goals
Interim Committee
Studies key issues facing the state to help prepare
