Delivering the most up-to-date coverage available, Brown/Langenegger/Garcia/Biles/Rynbrandt/Reyna/Huerta's PRACTICING TEXAS POLITICS, 18th Edition, gives students an up-close view of how public-policy making is conducted in the Lone Star State. It includes a special focus on the role of a growing Latino population in all aspects of Texas government, actions of the 87th Regular Legislative Session, effects of the 2020 elections, the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic February 2021 winter storm and the impact of the oil and gas industry on state finances. Questions and narrative features throughout are specifically identified with critical thinking, communication, social responsibility and other state competency skill designations. With the MindTap digital learning solution, you can easily customize your course while your students can fit learning into their day -- anywhere, anytime.