This session brings together three perspectives on political leadership, public sentiment, and civic culture in twentieth-century Texas. From John Nance Garner’s colorful philosophy of politics and bourbon, to Texas’s right-leaning resilience during the Watergate era, to reflections on past versus present governance, the panel examines how Texans have understood power, policy, and public life across decades. Together, the papers offer a sharp, engaging look at Texas politics in both historical and contemporary relief.
Session Chair: Kendra DeHart, Sul Ross University
