12.1 Describe the process of policymaking.
12.2 Analyze Texas health care politics and policies.
12.3 Analyze Texas energy and environmental policies.
12.4 Analyze Texas educational policies and their impact.
12.5 Evaluate Texas tax and fiscal policies.
12.6 Describe the budget process for Texas state and local government.
12.7 Discuss the fiscal problems confronting local governments.