The American Democracy Texas Edition Author:Thomas Patterson, Gary Halter This comprehensive text is known for its engaging narrative and its positive presentation of the latest developments in scholarship and real-life politics. Through the use of narrative, The American Democracy weaves together theory, information, and examples in ways that highlight key points, make them easy to understand, and capture read... more »ers' interest. Part V on Texas Government and Politics includes 9 chapters that cover all aspects of the Texas political system.« less