TEXAN,Born and Raised! Thursday, December 9, 2010. The Post above, Texas Should Do More to Protect Its Borders. Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Race to the Top Funding. Race to the Top funding is a hot topic in Texas Politics right now. The question asked is should we apply for the national funding or rely on our state funds to pull Texas thru the finical hard time that the education system is having? Thursday, November 11, 2010. Bill White wants to .

In a recent posting from one of my colleagues, Border problems still need fixing. If someone is desperate for money to provide for their family, they will do just about anything; including dangerously crossing over illegally to the United States. Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Air Pollution and Texas Goverment. In the article by in the Chemical and Engineering News.

Friday, December 10, 2010. I read an editorial by my fellow classmate Carleen about Texas sobriety. She makes a really good point about how drinking and driving is very dangerous and ties in Texas drinking culture with it. I think that people needs to understand the true ramifications of drinking and driving. I completely agree with her that we should enforce alcohol laws and prosecute DUIs more harshly. Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

Looking Farther Than Red and Blue. Monday, December 6, 2010. This title caught my attention and could not pass this up. It caught my eye and this article did as well. Monday, November 29, 2010. Budgets at every level of government. Today are being squeezed due to lack of funds and I am not sure most folks cannot afford any tax increases. Friday, November 12, 2010.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Border problems still need fixing. During a recent MSNBC interview Governor Rick Perry said he would support military use against the ongoing drug cartels. Although what he says now is slightly different then what he said previously about involving the military with this escapade. Why do people feel the need to cross the border illegally? Thursday, November 11, 2010. Wednesday, October 27, 2010. The cost of a four year university compared to .

I am currently taking Texas government and this is one of the assigned projects. I am hoping to get a broader sense of how the governmental system works and how that pertains to politics in Texas. Friday, October 29, 2010. Put up or Shut up Rick Perry.

Friday, December 10, 2010. One of the laws passed in 2001 tried to insure that a driver who is suspected of drunk driving and refuses to take a breath test will lose his or her license for 180 days. If a person fails a breath test, his or her license gets suspended for 90 days. The Statesman and KVUE report.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Response to Texas My Texas. What to do about those pesky drug cartels. You have to fight fire with fire to get any message to these drug lords. I also agree with you in saying we would never be able to cut off the supply of drugs coming into the US because to many people in the US use these drugs.