Political culture is shaped by behavioral patterns such as societal values, attitudes and traditions which develop through time and shape and develop a particular region’s political mindset and policies. Political culture developer and evolves in light of changing circumstances of time. The state of Texas is dominated by both traditionalist and individualistic political cultures.
Individualistic culture, developed under westward expansion throughout the nineteenth century and prevalent in most Midwestern and Western states, does not consider government the solution for creating a just society, believing its intervention into public life should be limited.
The Old South shaped Texas politics: conservatism, elitism, and one-party politics were
Individualistic culture, developed under westward expansion throughout the nineteenth century and prevalent in most Midwestern and Western states, does not consider government the solution for creating a just society, believing its intervention into public life should be limited.
The Old South shaped Texas politics: conservatism, elitism, and one-party politics were