“The authors are firm believers in the cause that ordinary, hardworking Texans can and should get a fair shake from their state and local governments. This book is a testament to that belief.”

Gary Brown Co-author and editor, Texas Government

"Thoroughly informative, refreshingly analytical, entertaining even, The Real World of Texas Politics is an engaging read that provides insights into the wild ride that Texas politics has been. In particular, the authors place a clear-eyed, investigative focus on the economic elites at the center of the Lone Star political tradition. Whether agreeing or disagreeing with this unrelenting progressive spirit, the reader will come away with the most elusive of literary results: illumination!"  

Dr. Allen Vogt, History Professor Emeritus, Lone Star College

"This book is a must read for any Texan interested in understanding real Texas politics.  It is thought provoking, eye-opening, and offers no apology for the truth."

Ernestine Pierce, Texas community college trustee