1. Introduction to Texas Government and Politics 2. The Texas State Constitution and the American Federal System 3. The Texas Legislature 4. The Executive Department and the Office of the Governor of Texas 5. The Court System of Texas 6. Local Government in Texas 7. Voting and Political Participation in Texas 8. Elections and Campaigns in Texas 9. Political Parties in Texas 10. Interest Groups and Lobbying in Texas 11. Public Policy in Texas 12. State Government Financing in Texas