Framing its content within a resonant “politics matters” theme and emphasizing public policy throughout, Government in America, Texas Edition illustrates the impact that government has on the daily lives of every American and Texan, motivating students to become active participants in all aspects of our political system. The Texas Edition of this best-selling American government text includes seven new chapters on Texas government using the same public policy approach and “politics matters” theme of the federal government chapters, with up-to-date coverage of important topics such as the 2006 state and midterm elections.