Written by L. Tucker Gibson Jr., government professor at Trinity University, and Clay Robison, longtime statehouse journalist, The 2012 Texas Election is a comprehensive analysis of the context, issues, candidates, and results of the 2012 federal and state elections in Texas. This brief text offers compelling insight on the electoral landscape in Texas and dives deep into key issues like redistricting. Covering everything from the primary to the general campaigns, The 2012 Texas Election looks at the short and long-term effects of this election and assesses prospects for future political change in the Lone Star State.