At just over 180 pages, this brief and affordable introduction to Texas politics is the perfect way to introduce students to the intriguing world of Texas politics. Intended to complement a comprehensive national government text, INTRODUCTION TO TEXAS POLITICS focuses primarily on the structures, issues, and trends that are unique to Texas politics. The authors provide a context for that information by comparing and contrasting the workings of Texas government with that of the federal and other state governments--making this text an excellent choice for integrated courses that study both national and state government.