Texas Essay Examples

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Reforming the Texas Taxing System (954 words, 2 pages)

Reforming the Texas Taxing System Texans are some of the most reluctant people when it comes to paying taxes in the nation. The state desperately needs a reform that would change the way taxes are collected but Texans are suspicious of change and would rather settle for the insufficient tax ... Read More

An Overview of the Texas Instruments Inc. (664 words, 1 pages)

Texas Instruments Inc. Texas Instruments began its corporate life in 1930 as a company called Geophysical Service, which was a petroleum-exploration firm founded by a couple of eager men by the names of Dr. J. Clarence("Doc") Karcher and Eugene McDermott. They used seismology to find oil. It entered the defense ... Read More

An Analysis of the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission (566 words, 1 pages)

First read about the sunset process in general then find the schedule for the next round of sunset reviews. What topic or topics seem to be covered? In what year will education next be reviewed? Sanctioned by the Texas Sunset Act, in August of 1977, the Texas Legislature created the ... Read More

The Life of Slaves in Texas in an Empire for Slavery by Randolph B. Clark (1595 words, 3 pages)

AN EMPIRE FOR SLAVERY In the book, "An Empire for Slavery", Randolph B. Clark describes the way in which Texas slaves coped with life under oppressive circumstances. Some of the topics discussed in the book include how slaves approached daily chores and provided for their material and physical condition. Also, ... Read More

An Analysis and a Review of the Film Lone Star Which Takes Place in Texas (954 words, 2 pages)

Lone Star takes place in Texas, the American State which, in the first half of the 19th century, was, during the decade of its independence war against the Mexican dictator Santa Ana, an independent republic - with the Lone Star as its symbol in the flag. In the 1950s, Sheriff ... Read More

Recommendations for Visiting Austin, Texas (931 words, 2 pages)

While some people may be quite content to lounge around the city of Karnak all summer as the mosquitoes suck away at their skin, a more perfect spot than this does exist. Pack every suitcase in the house because for the perfect summer time getaway for one who has limited ... Read More

An Analysis of the Parking System on Texas Tech Campus (595 words, 1 pages)

A car is supposed to make your life easier and more helpful. In most cases this is true, however when you are trying to park and drive on Teas Tech campus this is not the case. Texas Tech is one of the biggest land areas for a college campus, however ... Read More

A Statement of Purpose for the University of Texas (462 words, 1 pages)

There are many reasons why I feel that I am a good match for the University of Texas. I have dealt with situations and trials that have molded me into someone who will be a successful college student. I grew up in Breckenridge, Texas, a small west Texas City of ... Read More

An Analysis of Texas Getting Its Independence (375 words, 1 pages)

What was the significance of Texas getting its Independence? After getting its independence Texas asked congress if it could join the union to become part of the U.S States. Congress accepted and so Texas became an official state. Mexico did not like the idea of Texas becoming independent and Texas ... Read More

Texas Indians Adapted Will Through Use of Available Resources (1096 words, 2 pages)

The Native American Indians of Texas were as diverse as the State, influenced by the local geography in which they were living. Previous to settling in Texas the Indians migrated from other established cultures in the region. Some scholars believe that some Indians in Texas were offshoots of the Olmec, ... Read More

Death Investigations and Determination of Cause and Manner of Death in Texas, U.S (2408 words, 11 pages)

Statutes Regarding Death Investigations and the Determination of Cause Manner of Death in Texas A.Investigative Tools and Equipment B.Arriving at the Scene C.Documenting and Arriving at the Scene D.Documenting and Evaluating the Body E.Establishing and Recording Decadent Profile Information F.Completing the Scene Information A. Investigative Tools and Equipment 1. Gloves ... Read More

An Introduction to the Struggle of Texas Cherokees in the United States (677 words, 1 pages)

Thesis The fierce struggle of European nations to dominate the New World caused the Texas Cherokees to be caught between two fires. The two fires Everett refers to is not only in respect to white settlers pushing westward and resistance from other tribes to the east, but between removal and ... Read More

A Personal Account of the Dangers of Drugs and Their Importance Concerning the Law in Texas (848 words, 2 pages)

Over the experiences I have gone through, I had come across many new things including the likes of drugs. During the past I was like in a point in my life where I just didnt care and where I hated myself to the point where whatever happened I wouldnt see ... Read More

An Analysis of the Battle of the Alamo as a Pivotal Moment of Texas History (681 words, 1 pages)

The battle of the Alamo was a pivotal moment of Texas history where Texans were able to show to Mexican authorities their determination and strength to be separate from Mexican rule. The odds were greatly against the Alamo defenders since the armies fighting them were much larger and properly armed. ... Read More

A Research Proposal on Texas Homeowner Rates (261 words, 1 pages)

Research Proposal In 2002, Texas homeowner rates have increased more than one hundred percent due to an increase in the number of mold and water claims. In addition, local government regulators have set a benchmark rate which allows insurance companies to charge rates thirty percent higher or lower than the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Truth and the State of Texas Versus Johnson Case in the United States (1225 words, 4 pages)

State of Texas vs. Johnson (1989)- Justice Viveiros delivers the opinion of the court Gregory Lee Johnson has been convicted of desecrating a flag in violation of Texas law a conviction which questions ones guaranteed First Amendment, constitutional rights. Johnson's involvement in a political demonstration in Dallas, lead him to ... Read More

An Analysis of the Political Parties of Interest in California, Florida, Illinois, New York and Texas (785 words, 2 pages)

Geography Regions of Interest In my research of the different settlement regions of the U.S. and Canada, I decided to look at the political side of five separate regions (states). The reason I have chosen the states of California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Texas is that I have personally ... Read More

The Texas Legacy: The Origin of Oil, and Its Effects on Population and Industry (682 words, 2 pages)

The Texas Legacy When most people think of the history of the great state of Texas is cowboys and Indians. People imagine the flat plains, the ranches, and the cows. This was a part of Texas history, but thats not all. Texas was imprinted by a few other issues, the ... Read More

Abortion and the Texas Law on the Ban of Abortion (492 words, 1 pages)

ABORTION Abortion has always been an extremely controversial issue. There are, and will probably always be many different views concerning the ethical acceptability as well as the social policy aspects of abortion. In fact, before the decision made in the famous court case of Roe v. Wade, abortion was morally ... Read More

The Geography of California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Texas (788 words, 2 pages)

Geography Regions of Interest In my research of the different settlement regions of the U.S. and Canada, I decided to look at the political side of five separate regions (states). The reason I have chosen the states of California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Texas is that I have personally ... Read More

The State of Texas (1342 words, 4 pages)

In the U.S there are 50 states. All of the 50 states are very important. but in my opinion there is one that interested me the most, it once was ruled by Mexico. it was once a state all by itself for 10 years before joining the United States in ... Read More

Texas Mexican Cuisine (939 words, 2 pages)

Texas Mexican is the cuisine that has evolved over centuries in the region immediately north and South of the lower Rio Grande River. The cuisine is deeply rooted in the indigenous cultures of what are now northeastern Mexico and the United States central and southern Texas. Its history begins in ... Read More