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In Texas the most powerful interest groups represent which interests?
1. Large Businesses 2. Professional groups
In terms of money spent on lobbying the most powerful and influential professional interest group is the?
The American Medical Association (AMA) -American Government & Politics Today, Texas Edition.
Which political groups have traditionally the least influence on Texas politics?
labor unions
Which interest groups have the greatest influence on the policymaking process in Texas?
Business intrests
What has the author Richard H Kraemer written?
Richard H. Kraemer has written: 'Politics in Texas' -- subject(s): Politics and government 'Essentials of Texas politics' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Textbooks, Texas 'Texas Politics' 'Texas politics' -- subject(s): Politics and government
How do interest groups in Texas benefit from part time legislators?
Due to the fact that legislators in Texas are part-time, they require help from outside sources. They get this help from lobbyists. In essence, the lobbyists are contributing to making laws as much or more than the legislators. This benefits special interest groups who have the financial means to hire lobbyists on their behalf to make laws in Texas.
Does Texas have initiative and referendum?
no, but it should. it would make Texas truly democratic instead of depending on wealthy interest groups to make decisions rather than the people.
Texas Politics Who selects the speaker of the house?
texas government
If you are on a mortgage you have to claim half of the interest by Texas law?
If you are on a mortgage you have to claim half of the interest by Texas law?
Why do we have interest groups in Texas?
Interest groups exist nationwide, in nearly all countries. These groups look out for the interests of big corporations and companies, primarily. They may say they operate for employee interests, but it's much bigger than common folks. In medical areas, interest groups fight to keep medical reimbursements (payments) at a profitable level or to keep or get more research monies. All these do trickle down to common folks, but still, the interest group is more interested in the macro level of economics rather than the micro level that affects ordinary citizens.
What has the author Eugene W Jones written?
Eugene W. Jones has written: 'Practicing Texas Politics' 'Practicing Texas Politics/Instructor Manual With Test Items'
What is the Texas creed?
A set of idea's - primarily individualism and liberty that shaped Texas politics and governments
