Essays on Texas

Texas has always been a state of continuously misjudged stereotypes that usually drives away the attention of many individuals. The amount of desertedness, certain dominant cultures, and the extremely hot and humid weather are just mere examples of what many people think the state of...

In a diverse city like Houston, Texas what its inhabitants think of law enforcement officials may differ between one another, but in the late 1970s there was no doubt of tension between Houston Police Department and the community they were paid to protect. What shouldn’t...

One of the prides of Texas, San Antonio thrives with extraordinarily rich colonial heritage. It is an incredibly popular visit for tourists when in the state of Texas. San Antonio is a remarkable spot for vacationing at while exploring new cultures and traditions. In the...

One of the key points that marked the state of Texas that changed our nation’s history is the Texas Revolution. There are numerous causes that are theorized on the reasons why the revolution occurred whether it is a political debate against the centralist party on...

The Texas judiciary was put into effect in the 1876 Texas Constitution and it has received major critiques on whether it is effective in this day and age. One of the critiques is of the judges in courts, they often will make decisions based on...

In our nation today, taxes are what represent the people and our government. Political standings also rely tremendously on the viewings of taxes. Having these taxes are very important because it is what shapes our state into what it becomes. It is beneficial for the...

The Constitution of 1869. A Constitution that “served as the instrument of government for an era that most Texans and traditional historians would regard as the most corrupt and abusive in the state’s history”(Pg59). The governor at the time, Governor E. J. Davis often abused...

Minorities such as immigrants, homosexuals, women and Latinos are changing the diversity of the population in Texas. Since there is more diversity on big cities like Dallas, Houston, and Austin because of minorities, there has been a different way of thinking that differ with the...

Texas is one of the fastest growing populations for a state in the United States. There are many immigrants coming in from other countries to settle in Texas, but there are also many people migrating from other states to Texas. Many factors are causing this...

The State of Texas requires its voters to elect those judges who serve in courthouses throughout the state. Not every state does it this way but Texas does. Texas judges are elected to a six-year term, meaning every 6 years, you choose the men and...