Texas State and Local Government

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to Texas State and Local Government. The course includes an introduction to a framework for analyzing Texas government and politics, the constitutional basis for Texas government and politics, the processes of Texas government and politics, the institutions of Texas government and politics, and the policies of Texas government and politics. The government department strongly recommends that students complete ENGL 1301 or the equivalent with a grade of C or higher prior to enrolling in GOVT 2306. Honors Texas Policies - Please contact the Honors Program at www.austincc.edu/honors for additional information. Land Use Specialization - This course is an introduction to Texas state and local government with an emphasis on land use policy. The course includes the powers and practices of local governments in controlling land use. Topics include annexation, extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), the legal issue of "takings," eminent domain, zoning, Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), environmental impact considerations, subdivision ordinances, and deed restrictions. Texas State and Local Government: Honors - Please contact the Honors Program at www.austincc.edu/honors for additional information.