As Texas population continues to increase every year, new demands need to be met by the people. The economic development of Texas was influenced by four land-based industries including cattle, cotton, timber, and hydrocarbons. However, as the image of the Lone Star State changed and the population enlarged, these industries were not providing enough jobs and were taking a downturn in Texas business. Thus, business and government leaders took action and restructured the state’s economy. They launched new industrial programs bringing rapid change both nationally and internationally. Currently, Texas is identified as middle class with professionals and businessmen employed by varied enterprises. Some of these enterprises include law firms; universities; federal, state, …show more content…
With the continuing increase of the population each year, education and poverty have become an issue with teacher shortage and increased poverty due to illiteracy. With all these challenges to face, why does the government not take action and help resolve these problems? This is because of Texas’ dominant political culture; traditionalistic and individualistic. Texans believe in utilizing the government as a vehicle to maintain status quo and to have minimum intervention into their lives. They want to remain a one-party state, and look to conserve their interest in social and economic issues. Thus, in order to meet the increased demands of the ever-growing and diverse population, the people need to get more involved in governmental decision making and view political participation as their duty. They need to expect their government to resolve issues when they arise in order to meet the challenges that come with the ever-growing population. Specifically, a moralistic political culture would benefit Texas in resolving these