Sumit Ojha Professor Sherry Sharifian GOVT 2306 – 71426 November 19, 2017 Assignment 3 My roles and vision as the State Senate of Dallas As we all know greater authority makes greater responsibilities to fulfill. Winning the election for Texas State Senate to serve the region from where the candidate gets elected is only the first step. After that, amending the policies and legislatures for the wellbeing of the state takes a lot of understanding and effort to be successfully passed in the Texas State Legislature. Each committee in the Texas State Senate have their own purpose and are equally important for the state to run effectively. As my primary association and my core goals for getting into the elections were regarding the issues of Education, …show more content…
Health Services and Finance, I will be more vigorously associated with Higher Education, Finance and Health and Human Services committees. I will work to serve Dallas in such a way that the people in our locality will get the proper health, education and do not face the economic hurdles in their lives. Higher Education committee is focused more on the availability and affordability of the education to the students and the transferability of the credit courses taken by the student from one institution to another.
It also assures that the resources and materials that the students need for studying will be available at proper cost. It also helps to figure out the ease of the students to get the financial aid and grants. Many youths quit higher education after High School education due to cost, lack of proper courses for their future career and lack of proper understanding of the higher education. I would like to make the effort to reduce educational costs for higher studies and make them affordable to the students. The courses that would be more effective and efficient for the students should be surveyed and included in the higher education to enhance the careers of many youths. I would also promote the increase in participation of scholarship programs to the needy and good standing students which could encourage many others to perform well and be the part of the higher …show more content…
education. State committee on Finance is basically concerned with the state’s budget and the taxes on the sales and property and other revenue sources for the state government. It primarily focuses on utilization of the State’s budget in developmental and relief needs and ensures the effective use of the funds of the state. Major policies regarding taxation to the property and sales in the states are determined by the Finance committee. It not only helps to figure out the developmental needs but also helps to recover from situations of crisis and disasters. I would like to be the part of the Finance committee and make sure the funds are utilized in the proper manner. I would like to make the taxes on sales and property affordable to the people which will protect their interests in investments and purchase. I will try to increase the funds for the relief programs from the sudden natural calamities so that all of the suffered ones get the proper care both physically and financially in time. As Dallas has more than one million population which is very large to manage if proper actions and procedures aren’t taken, the health facilities should be able to provide the health services to all the individuals in effective cost.
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services plays a big role in the health and welfare of the people whenever needed. Children are the future of the nation, they should get the proper healthcare and should be provided at the effective cost. Health insurance deductibles and the quality of health services provided in Medicaid should be managed properly. I will assure that the healthcare and welfare programs on health are transparent and are working effectively in the State. The victims who suffer the uncertain natural calamities like Hurricane, Flood, etc. should be given proper health care promptly. I will assure that the fund for healthcare in such emergency situations is enough and effective. People who use drugs and substance for intoxicating themselves should be given the proper care in time and made understood about the harms of intoxication. I will conduct the health care programs focusing the ways to prevent the harms and proper use of medications to the general people so that many lives get saved which are affected each
year. I think abortion laws and medical legalization of Marijuana in Texas are two of the sensitive matters which is on the topic many times. The laws regarding abortion should be made in such a way that the rights of mothers are protected as abortion is not done due to a good reason or cause. Mothers should need the proper care and motivation rather than disappointment. Many people suffer from mental conditions of stress, depression, and other harmful diseases. Medical drugs could be helpful to such people. The laws regarding such prescription drugs should be made in such a way that the misuse doesn’t happen and the people with actual needs get them. A financially fit and physically healthy country is the developed country for which education is much significant. I will dedicate my time and effort to encourage higher education to the youths and make it affordable to all. I will enhance and improve the state financial budget for the welfare of the people by making tax plans affordable and convenient and utilizing the budget in best possible ways. Also, I will make the changes in the state’s health care sector so that the health care is affordable and viable to each and every one. I will dedicate my sole time efforts and life towards the welfare and wellbeing of the people who make the glory of Dallas more enlightening. Success is not certain but trying with proper dedication can cause even the hills to shake. Our city needs sustainable development which will enhance health and finance in our city.
Daniel Elazar created a classification scheme moralistic political culture of individuals, and traditionalistic to describe the political culture of the state. According to Elazar, Texas can be described as traditionalistic and individuals. Historically, the Texas political parties demonstrated a strong tradition, provincialism, and business dominance. The models, however, may weaken as the Republicans increase its power in the state and urbanization continues. Texas is the second largest state in the country and there are four different geographical regions: the Gulf coastal plain, the interior lowlands, Great Plains, and the basin and range province,
For almost fifty years, from 1827 to 1876, seven constitutions were adopted and implemented for Taxes and each one has its set of laws and contained specific ways, aimed at correcting the deficiencies and drawbacks of the previously adopted order. The Constitution of 1876 is the sixth one, which set the rules and laws for Texas government since the state has achieved its independence from Mexico in 1836. The constitution established the principles of Texas Democratic Government and specified the laws, which were applied to the three branches of government: legislative, juridical and executive.
1. The need to contain escalating costs so that higher education is affordable for most people.
University of Texas at Austin. Texas Politics, The legislative Branch. Austin, 2nd Edition-Revision 94 2009, Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services.
The three different branches of government in Texas are the following: The executive branch, which is directed by the governor, executes the laws, the judicial branch, which is run through the supreme court and state courts, interpret the laws, and the legislative branch, which is bicameral, includes the 150 members of the house of representatives and the 31 members of the state senate that make the laws.
Every citizen, as incumbent citizens within the State of Texas, has certain responsibilities and undertakings to consider. Included in such considerations are the roles we are slated with when selecting an elected official for our Congressional District. This Congressional District representative is a person elected by “the people”, such as those in a city or county, in hopes that they will have a voice to represent the decisions designed to impact their areas, respectfully. One such Congressional District representative is Lamar Seeligson Smith.
The constitution establish major governing institutions, assign institution’s power, place explicit and implicit control on power granted. All this gives the political legitimacy. The U.S constitution gives the base model for state constitution for Texas.
Texas demographics are changing in a rapid pace and we see many correlations in the Texas political system. The growing trend is the Latino population and the growth of the Democratic Party in Texas with it. The Republican Party has been dominant for the last 30 years and it widely known as a one party state. The times are changing and we are seeing more democratic leaders across Texas. Last Man Standing took place in a very conservative district in the year 2002. It was very surprising to see the republican incumbent be defeated by the democratic challenger in Last Man Standing. According to the documentary (Last Man Standing,) he was the only democratic to beat a republican incumbent in the whole state. When the documentary took place Texas was still
College is one of the most fundamental institutions in our modern world. It is a place where most of our future politicians, doctors, scientists, and leaders are made. Though, it seems that the price tag that comes with a college education is something that is too hefty for some students. Countless debates go on about whether the price of college should be abolished or whether the cost still is on the students to pay for.
“Of the people, by the people, and for the people” heralds the Texas Democratic Party. As stated in their 2008 party platform, “we believe democratic government exists to achieve as a community, state, and nation what we cannot achieve as individuals; and that it must not serve only a powerful few (cite).” They believe government should serve the public interest, not the special interests. The idea that government should provide for the welfare of all is their central philosophy. Texas Democrats extend this philosophy to the issue of public education.
The critical challenge within in today’s society is that college tuition should be free or if not free, more affordable for all students. Certainly, higher education should not be considered a luxury where only the wealthy could afford, but an opportunity for all caste systems. It must be an accessible and affordable opportunity for all students in order for them to invest in their education. Higher education is important because it provides more careers to choose from than the careers offered without having a college degree. Ultimately, the issue here is whether it is right to make college tuition more affordable for the students.
University costs continue to increase as well. An interesting concept to reducing these costs would be to reduce the requirements for degree completion. Decreasing the requirements would allow students to graduate sooner and begin to pay off their student loans sooner.
As stated earlier, the cost of college is too high and it needs to be reduced to a more reasonable amount. It is expected that young adults in this day in age would want to go to college or another post-secondary education school to receive higher learning and to somewhat better their lives. While this is true ...
Attending college has changed quite a lot throughout the years. When it first arose, it was only accessible to the wealthy, and it was unheard of for everyone else. Only a few decades ago a bachelor degree could almost guarantee a comfortable job, and it was another advantage to any resume. In our current times, many students struggle and are unable to go to college due to the rising price tag that is not showing any signs of slowing down. A college degree is what most employers look for now-a-days, making it more essential than ever before. Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly difficult to attain one. College tuition and fees should be lowered because 1) student loan debt is crippling for college graduates, 2) lower tuition will increase the accessibility of education, and 3) regulated tuition would lead to a
With the rapid growth of college tuition, it has become an important issue in higher education. College Tuition is simply defined as the charge or fee for instruction, at a private school or a college or a university. Most people agree today that college tuition is too high or that it needs to be completely dismissed. There are some however, that may disagree with the claim about college tuition and state that college tuition is necessary for college growth, and it’s primary purpose is to pay for college expenses to support the institution financially. Research shows that college tuition is too high and that debt has become a standard in America after attending post-secondary school.