The significance of the 2003 congressional redistricting in Texas
Partisan politics and redistricting in Texas
Racial and ethnic politics
Electing the right Republicans: the Republican strategy for the 2002 election
As partisan as the law allows: Republican strategy in 2003
Playing defense: Democratic strategy, 2001-2003
You gotta be kidding! The 2003 regular session
No better option: the Democrats break the quorum in the House of Representatives
Personal dilemmas: the first special session
Is there a Democratic endgame?
Republican triumph in the Senate
Redistricting by cabal: the final redistricting plan
The effects of the final plan
The dilemma for racial- and ethnic-minority lawmakers and advocacy organizations
The role of congressman Tom DeLay, Republican activists and donors, and the White House
The legal implications of the 2003 redistricting
Criminal investigations and indictments
The fall of Congressman DeLay
Conclusion.