ESSENTIALS OF TEXAS POLITICS lives up to its name as a text that truly the covers the essentialsï"the key conceptsï"that you need to understand in order to succeed in the Texas Politics course. This concise yet comprehensive overview compares the reality of Texas to the democratic ideal through a thought-provoking reform orientation. ESSENTIALSOF TEXAS POLITICS will engage you to think about controversial issues that will motivate you to participate in class debate.