1 Chapter eleven focuses on the importance, role, and structure of county government in Texas.
The chapter will also describe the major types of city government in Texas. The role of special
districts in Texas government will be examined. Local government is extremely important being
that those policies will affect us quicker than federal and state policies. You will write an
awareness proposal to the Houston Mayor council about an issue in the city that you feel must be
fixed. Below you will find suggestions and instructions to complete the paper. You must choose
an issue that you feel is a major concern for the City of Houston. Some suggested issues are
flooding, potholes, homelessness, and affordable housing. (Choose one issue to write about).
You are required to address five concerns dealing with the chosen topic and provide suggested
solutions. This paper requires research. You may start off with local newspapers, news castings,
the Texas Tribune, etc. Local and state resources should help with this paper. If you need
assistance formatting your essay, Purdue Owl is a great resource. It is imperative that you cite
your sources correctly. *Please note that your paper must be a length of three pages, not
including the works cited page.
- Research the topic using three professional sources (books, journals, newspapers, magazines,
or websites that end in .org, .edu, or .gov) and compare and contrast the different viewpoints and
positions on your topic. Fully address the different sides of the issue and demonstrate an
understanding of its complexities. - Draw a personal conclusion based on your analysis of the issue and present an informed
evaluation from the evidence.
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