No state other than Texas was a(n) _____ before joining the Union.

In what areas do the least number of Texans live in?

In 2002, _____ took control over all the points of power in the statehouse: governor, Senate, and House of Representatives.

According to the Constitution, states are not allowed to

What is the reason for the excessive length of the Texas Constitution?

In 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Reynolds v. Sims, held that state legislative districts had to be apportioned on the

A ____ is a group of lawmakers who review and hold public hearings on issues or bills that are assigned by the presiding officer of their legislative house.

Texas has traditionally been _____, although that has changed recently.

Efforts to reverse the flow of power and return responsibilities to states and communities describes what pattern of federalism?

_____ is/are done every ten years to reflect changing population patterns.