Texas political culture is largely unique to the various state political cultures in America. It is characterized by a fierce independent streak among Texans that stems from the Texas Revolution, frontiersman life, and Reconstruction. This independent streak often sets Texans at odds with the federal government, frustrating the shared system of governance under federalism. Recently, there has been a visible increase of disdain towards the federal government, with limited federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic and backlash to state/local ma

Texas political culture is largely unique to the various state political cultures in America. It is characterized by a fierce independent streak among Texans that stems from the Texas Revolution, frontiersman life, and Reconstruction. This independent streak often sets Texans at odds with the federal government, frustrating the shared system of governance under federalism. Recently, there has been a visible increase of disdain towards the federal government, with limited federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic and backlash to state/local mask orders in public places and restrictions on non-essential businesses. Please describe your position on the balance of power between the federal government and Texas and how the balance ought to be changed, in regards to the pandemic or other significant areas of public policy