For courses in Texas Government Government, the Texas way
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The Texas Tribune is the only member-supported, digital-first, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government, and statewide issues. The Tribune was founded by John Thornton (a venture capitalist in Austin for nearly 20 years and a passionate believer in public media), Evan Smith (the veteran editor-in-chief of Texas Monthly and host of a weekly interview program on PBS stations), and Ross Ramsey (former owner and editor of Texas Weekly, the state’s premier newsletter on politics and government, now rebranded as The Blast). The Texas Tribune and its destination website were launched in November 2009. Now with a staff of nearly 70 dedicated reporters, editors, technologists, designers and business leaders, the Tribune has continued to advance its mission of bringing greater transparency and accountability to public policy, politics, and government through news, data, and events.
Paul Benson has taught at Tarrant County College NW for thirty years. He has served as faculty association president and is currently department chair. He has a background in journalism and is a presenter at social science conferences. He is the commissioner of two fantasy football leagues.
Tony Giardino is a 30-year veteran of the law enforcement community and is currently assigned to the professional standards detail. Aside from teaching Texas Government for more than 20 years, he is a senior instructor for several police academies. He is an eight-time recipient of the Nick Fowler Award for excellence in teaching and he serves as an assessor for the Texas Police Chiefs Association.
1. Texas Society and Political Culture
2. Federalism and the Texas Constitution
3. Voting and Elections in Texas
4. Political Parties in Texas
5. Interest Groups in Texas Politics
6. The Media and Public Opinion in Texas
7. The Texas Legislature
8. The Governor in Texas
9. The Plural Executive and the Bureaucracy in Texas
10. The Texas Courts System
11. Local and County Governments and Special Districts in Texas
12. Criminal Justice Policy in Texas
13. Public Policy, Finance, and Budgeting in Texas
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