For this assignment, you will analyze a current Texas. policy. Within this analysis, you will answer a series of questions. Each question will serve as a guide to breaking down each area of the policy. The following guidelines must

Instructions Policy Reaction The policy reaction is a critique of current (or past) legislation. Essentially, you are observing the policy from an academic lens to see how it has fared since its enactment. A few examples of public policy can include: -Voter ID laws -Housing laws -Car and emission laws To locate policies, you may begin with the following: To access all Texas legislation (past and present) you may visit https://capitol.texas.gov/. For all current legislation, you may visit- https://www.texastribune.org/ Journal Articles A peer-reviewed source is an article that has been published in an academic journal. To locate journal articles through the Dallas College library, you may follow the steps below: To access journal articles, please visit https://www.dallascollege.edu/libraries/pages/default.aspx Libraries The library provides resources, instruction, and services supporting the college curriculum and enhancing the intellectual, professional, cultural and personal growth of the college community. www.dallascollege.edu -Visit the Dallas College Library website -Choose databases -Choose “Academic Search Complete” -Choose databases that reference government or politics (the humanities are also good options) -When filtering the results, click the ‘scholarly peer-reviewed’ option -Search for subjects that align with your essay topic POLICY REACTION PURPOSE: The purpose of this assignment is to address the importance of policy within government. Specifically, policy serves as the arms and legs of the Texas constitution, giving it the ability to transcend through generations. INSTRUCTIONS: For this assignment, you will analyze a current Texas. policy. Within this analysis, you will answer a series of questions. Each question will serve as a guide to breaking down each area of the policy. The following guidelines must be followed for successful completion of this assignment. GUIDELINES: -12-point -Times New Roman Font -3 pages minimum -Double-Spaced -Must include a header -APA or MLA -Must include 5 references (outlined in a reference/works cited page) -2 Journal articles -3 additional references (newspaper articles, books, documentaries, etc.) FORMAT: Your paper should include answers to the questions below. This is not an argumentative essay; rather, it is a critical one in which you are to analyze the outcome of a current Texas. policy. CRITICAL QUESTIONS: What does the policy say? What is the goal of the policy? -Who is the author? -What were the reasons behind the creation of the (then) bill? What does the policy mean for citizens? What area of government manages this policy? How has the policy fared in society? -Has it been successful? -Has it been a failure? -Has it been repealed? -Has it been amended?