As the United States faces many changes, every state under its regime is affected. This is why Texas always seems to be facing issue after issue. According to current college students attending different universities in the state of Texas, the problems Texas has recently been facing ranges from: high rates of accidents caused by highway constructions; influx of illegal immigrants crossing over especially here in Brownsville; to the smuggling of drugs into the country since the Gulf of Mexico is so close. However, surprisingly each of these students living in different cities within the state have expressed that the most worrisome current issue Texas has been struggling with is funding the educational system. Furthermore, it is very suspicious that Texas being second in having the highest GDP (Gross Domestic Product) has had many budget cuts throughout the year in education. One of the six university student interviewed questioned, “Texas is one of the most economically successful states; so why are they cutting funds for the educational department?” The educational area deserves more funding since everyone’s future is in the hands of this generation. Future doctors, lawyers, teachers, architects, and even the …show more content…
The state’s legislature must come up with a solution to fix this issue that the majority of the citizens are clearly concerned about. Franco Estrada, the first one to be interviewed commented that adjustments in our educational standards are required in order to prepare our students to be twenty-first century workers. After that comment was made, he also acknowledged that although it is hard to change how all of Texas’s schools systems work, change is still possible. In retrospect, education is the children’s future, and it’s important for the people living in Texas to be assured that they will be seeing an improved educational system because one way or another they will be
Movement of Change: An analysis of Turning Points by former UT Presidents William Cunningham and William Powers Jr. As a first-year freshman, I often get asked what my major is and what I plan to do with it. I often reply, “Neuroscience, and a Physician Assistant” but what they do not know is that in the back of my mind I know that my plans will eventually change and I will end up performing what truly feeds my passion. This whole concept of what I am supposed to be doing and the uncertainty in my future is what drove me to this lecture. In this lecture series, I discovered what changed The University of Texas at Austin’s history through Cunningham’s top 10 key points and William Powers’ notable decisions that got him to the high chair.
Through the various resources and funds that the state has available, it is able to continue supporting vital Texas enterprises. Before Perry's term, the state had been accepting funding aimed at supporting natural resource projects. It was also reported that Texas had reciprocated the third-largest state scholarship fund by providing public sector jobs in
Texas’s Struggle for the South Texas seceded from the United States on March 2, 1861 so that they could protect, preserve and defend their beliefs. The Union was starting to deteriorate in 1820 when Missouri was admitted into the Union as a slave state, therefore creating the missouri Compromise. In the compromise it stated that to try and balance Missouri as a slave state they would admit Maine as a free state. Many find themselves wondering why Texas may have fought in the Civil War. Texas fought for the Confederacy because of love, states rights, and slavery.
The strengths of Texas are numerous and promote the dynamism of its economy: certain factors are natural like the central geographical position, the attractive climate and the abundance of resources. Other factors are political such as lack of income tax and low taxation. Finally, the Texan market benefits from relatively abundant labor, many consumers, a dense transport network and quality higher education. There are, however, significant economic inequalities between regions and between social groups. Economic growth benefits mainly the metropolitan areas of the state.
Rick Perry’s actions as a governor has greatly impact the state of Texas. During his tenure, the state economies
The members of the Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education also believe that the nation and the state must establish the pursuit of knowledge as top priority. The goal of the Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education, as one of the interest groups involved in the higher education iron triangle, is to promote an improved quality of higher education. Each member of an iron triangle plays a role that benefits other members of the triangle, and, in return, receives an equal amount of benefits from them. As a member of the iron triangle, Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education votes on issues that benefits the bureaucrats’ jobs and contributes greatly to the advancement of the bureaucrats’ careers. Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education also gives favorable testimonies about the bureaucracies
How to boost the level of education of American children is a contentious issue in today’s political world. With the United States falling further and further behind other industrialized nations in the areas of math and science, it is obvious that something needs to be done to keep our intellectual edge over other nations, so that we may maintain our position at the head of the global economy. In Jeremy Ayers brief, “Make Rural Schools a Priority,” he argues that the United States government needs to focus on overhauling the funding that goes into public education using the style of a policy brief, jargonized diction, and straightforward use and application of logos to give his argument legitimacy and weight. Ayers’ brief starts out by establishing the importance of rural schools in America.
AS 901526752 Evan Atkisson Texas Government 2306-071 Municipal Government in Texas The role of a mayor in Texas government is critical as they serve as the chief executive officer of a city. The mayor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city and oversees all municipal related services - including public safety, sanitation, and transportation. The mayor also serves as the spokesperson for the city and represents the city in local, state, and national limelight. One of the primary responsibilities of a mayor in Texas government is to develop and implement policies that promote economic growth and development within the city. The mayor works closely with city council members and other officials to create initiatives that attract
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The Texas Executive The Texas executive branch is where the power to execute the law resides, and where the Governor holds power. Due to Texas’ difficult past with corrupt Governors like E.J. Davis that have gained too much power, our government as a whole decided to put in place a plural executive. A plural executive is when power of the Governor is broken between multiple heads in the government, rather than having that power all rest with one person. Having a plural executive helps to keep the amount of corruption in the Texas executive branch down, by ensuring that one person is not able to gain too much power and thus corrupt the rest of the government by appointing based on friendship.
Texas is the second most populated and second largest state in United State. Due to its size, Texas contains diverse landscapes that resemble both American South and Southwest. Most of the population centers are located in areas of formers prairies, grass lands, forests, and the coastline. The current Texas Constitution was adopted in 1876. Like most of the states, it also provides for a separation off power.
The saying for Texas is “everything is bigger in Texas”. Most Americans see Texas as a thriving state with large areas of land, big homes, and big incomes. This reality may be true for some Texans, but not the majority. Texas actually leads in the rankings for poverty. “As of January 22, 2015, Politifact Texas listed on their website that Texas has increased in the poverty rates from 15.1 percent to 17.5 percent.”
An education should be a priority to all students and we, as the Latino community, must reshape the policy flaws to establish a foundation that will help the growing Latino community. From my own personal experience,
Before the Constitution of 1869, the state’s governor had power similar to that of the President. In 1869, the governor’s powers were basically split among the governor and six additional elected officials. Thus, the Texas executive is referred to as fragmented because the governor’s powers were diluted by the election of other state officials.
Public school funding Increasing school funding is very important in today’s future American students. Education should be one of the top priorities in the United States to make sure every student has the same opportunity to get the same great education. Increasing public school funding be beneficial for outdated textbooks, lack of technology, and increases more resources for students. These resources would be crucial of generating students of America. These students are the workers, leaders, and inspirations of future America.