How the Texas Speaker Became a Power in State and National Politics
by
Patrick L. Cox, Michael Phillips
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2010
In a state assumed to have a constitutionally weak governor, the Speaker of the Texas House wields enormous power, with the ability to almost single-handedly dictate the legislative agenda. The House Will Come to Order charts the evolution of the Speaker's role from a relatively obscure office to...