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Texas vs. the Federal Government: An Examination of the Influence of Political Ideologies on State-Filed Lawsuits
(2017)
This study explores the role of ideology in the filing of lawsuits by the state of Texas against the federal government. Four important policy areas are examined: criminal justice, environmental protection, immigration, ...
Surface Water Regulation in Texas: Problems and Solutions
(2017)
According to the 2017 Texas State Water Plan, Texas will experience an 8.9 million acre foot water shortage by 2070. The question is what role surface and groundwater will play in alleviating this shortfall. The 2016 ...
Reorganizing Groundwater Regulation in Texas
(2016)
Groundwater usage in Texas appears severely dysfunctional. Neither the market for water or regulation is working properly. Currently, 80+ Groundwater Conservation Districts (GCDs) “regulate” groundwater production in their ...
Professionalization and Effectiveness in State Legislatures
(2015)
The 84th regular session of the Texas Legislature will convene in Austin on January 13, 2015, and is scheduled to run through June 1, 2015. Students in this capstone will spend the fall semester learning about state ...
Economic Contributions of the Louisiana Nonprofit Sector: Size and Scope
(2018)
This economic contribution study describes the nonprofit sector in the state of Louisiana. Nonprofit organizations studied in this report included 501(c)(3) organizations and 501(c) other organizations, defined under Title ...
Immigration Reform: Policies and Implementation - An Evaluation of American Immigration Policy and Recommended Changes
(2010)
Americans are dissatisfied with their immigration system and are seeking changes. However,
additional demands and expectations will be placed on those organizations that have to enforce
and implement these changes. How ...
A Study of Dual Credit Access and Effectiveness in the State of Texas
(2011)
In 2010, with the support of the Greater Texas Foundation (GTF), the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University initiated a study of dual credit opportunities in the state of Texas. Through a ...
Does Developmental Education Meet Student Needs?
(2013)
Many students graduating from Texas high schools, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, are underprepared for the rigor of college coursework, and they need extra help. Institutions of higher learning across the ...
Identifying the Strength of Iranian Opposition Groups
(2011)
Angry about the results of the 2009 elections, the Iranian opposition took to the streets, coordinating widespread protests to challenge the authority of the regime in Tehran. The protests hampered, but did not stop, the ...
Background on Zambia's Labor Market with Cross-National Comparisons
(2011)
Although Zambia has enjoyed decent economic growth, its employment growth and labor productivity have continued to stagnate. What factors explain the stagnation? This Capstone project aims to answer this question through ...