congressional redistricting in Texas and the downfall of Tom DeLay Bickerstaff, Steve. creator ebrary, Inc text bibliography Electronic books. txu Austin, Tex University of Texas Press 2007 1st ed. monographic eng

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ix, 472 p. : ill., maps. The significance of the 2003 congressional redistricting in Texas -- Partisan politics and redistricting in Texas -- Racial and ethnic politics -- Electing the right Republicans: the Republican strategy for the 2002 election -- As partisan as the law allows: Republican strategy in 2003 -- Playing defense: Democratic strategy, 2001-2003 -- You gotta be kidding! The 2003 regular session -- No better option: the Democrats break the quorum in the House of Representatives -- Personal dilemmas: the first special session -- Is there a Democratic endgame? -- Republican triumph in the Senate -- Redistricting by cabal: the final redistricting plan -- The effects of the final plan -- The dilemma for racial- and ethnic-minority lawmakers and advocacy organizations -- The role of congressman Tom DeLay, Republican activists and donors, and the White House -- The legal implications of the 2003 redistricting -- Criminal investigations and indictments -- The fall of Congressman DeLay -- Conclusion. by Steve Bickerstaff. Includes bibliographical references (p. [411]-446) and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. n-us-tx n-us--- DeLay, Tom D 1947- Influence United States. Congress. House Election districts Texas. Legislature History Election districts Texas Politics, Practical United States JK1343.T4 B53 2007eb 328.763/073455 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/strathmore/Doc?id=10245718 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/strathmore/Doc?id=10245718 CaPaEBR 060831 20260707194302.0 ebr10245718