Center for Politics and Governance

The Center is the nexus of the theoretical and practical in the teaching of politics and political leadership. We teach not simply how to master the existing system, but how to make it function more effectively to achieve better results.

Spotlights

See new Money & Politics Poll Results

Data released in conjunction with 2009 Fall Forum: Money & Politics

Perspectives Series: A Conversation with Bill White, Mayor of Houston

This year's Perspectives series will be hosted by Evan Smith, CEO and Editor in Chief for the Texas Tribune. On November 20th, Smith will host a conversation with Houston Mayor Bill White in Bass Lecture Hall at 12 pm.

Perspectives Series Hosts Texas Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson

This year's Perspectives series will be hosted by Evan Smith, CEO and Editor in Chief for the Texas Tribune. On December 4th, Smith will host a conversation with Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson in Bass Lecture Hall at 12 pm.

CPG Partner, The Texas Tribune, officially launches

The Center is excited to announce the launch of our new partner's website.

11.11.2009

The LBJ School’s Center for Politics and Governance (CPG) to Examine ‘Money and Politics’ at 2009 Fall Forum

10.08.2009

LBJ School of Public Affairs Center for Politics and Governance to Partner with the Texas Tribune; Tribune CEO Evan Smith Named Center Fellow and invited to Teach Beginning Spring 2010

10.06.2009

LBJ School of Public Affairs Professor Ben Sasse Joins Center for Politics and Governance As Fellow