Choose one. Use readings from both Campbell and Martinez: Explain the results of sustaining a 19th century “limited government” approach to Texas government in the Modern Era (1945-1975).

Partisanship and ideology fluctuated in 20th century Texas as the conservative voting majority left the Democratic Party for the Republican Party. Why did the party allegiance of Texas conservatives change and what impact did this have on partisanship and policy in the Contemporary Era (1975-2000)? Texas is more diverse than the USA and Houston the most diverse city in the USA; what are the sources of diversity in Texas and what is the impact of this diversity on the culture, economy, and politics of Contemporary Texas (1975-2000)?