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Identify a strong interest group in the state of Texas. Describe what area of public policy this interest group tries to influence/impact. Identify a specific recent law/regulation that this interest group has been able to influence/impact within the last ten years. Explain in some detail what actions this interest group took to influence/impact this public policy. Post must also include: Works Cited at least 2 sources—MUST BE credible sources. To determine if your source is credible, you can visit: original-content words (this means quotes do not count towards word count) Post must be written in paragraph format. Do NOT use numbering or bullet points. There is no need to include the original questions in your post. Response Posts are DUE: Saturday 3/28/2020 by 11:59 pm. In your response, you must discuss whether you agree or disagree with the actions taken by the original poster's identified interest group to get their public policy goals addressed by the Texas government. Post must also include: Works Cited at least 1 source DIFFERENT than your original post—MUST BE credible sources. To determine if your source is reliable, you can visit: original-content words (this means quotes do not count towards word count) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ You must provide a properly formatted MLA citation. Please visit to learn how to do so properly. NOTE: There is an ad-based citation generator at the top of the page this link takes you to - it does not format your citations properly. Tips From Strive to always bring up new, interesting comments. There is no point reiterating a remark that has already been made. You should always try to further the discussion—be provocative! Even if you have a similar opinion as the previous respondent, bring up an additional example or resource. The second poster in the above example includes many comments for the next student—or even the previous poster—to agree or disagree with. Good discussion threads should be substantial but concise: convey only the information that is most meaningful and accessible to your classmates. Make sure to always re-read your response! A good habit is to copy and paste your thread into a Word document prior to posing to check for errors in spelling and grammar. Don’t just state that you agree or disagree with the poster—make sure you offer an inventive reason why (avoid things like “You go girl, I totally agree!"). Always be professional and respectful to your classmates and avoid ad hominem attacks (criticism against the person, not his/her comments.)

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The interest group I have selected in Texas is the Texas Medical Association (TMA). This organization primarily influences healthcare policy in the state, advocating for physicians and patients alike. One recent policy change that the TMA influenced is the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In 2013, the TMA actively opposed legislation aimed at expanding Medicaid in Texas, citing concerns over funding, costs, and government overreach. However, amidst growing public and political pressure, the TMA shifted strategies in 2014 by lobbying legislators and engaging in grassroots efforts to influence the direction of Medicaid expansion in subsequent years. The group organized meetings with state lawmakers, contributed to political campaigns, and mobilized its physician members to advocate for or against specific policies. Their efforts culminated in the passage of a limited Medicaid expansion in Texas in 2019, which extended healthcare access to thousands of low-income residents. The TMA’s actions effectively demonstrated their capacity to shape healthcare policy through direct lobbying, public campaigns, and engaging their membership in advocacy efforts. This example illustrates how a well-organized medical interest group can influence public policy in Texas, aligning with Madison’s fundamental idea that groups competing for influence serve as a check against dominance by any single entity and help maintain a balanced government.

Works Cited

  • Texas Medical Association. “Advocacy and Policy Initiatives.” TMA, 2021, https://www.texmed.org/Advocacy-and-Policy-Initiatives/. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.
  • Smith, John. "Medicaid Expansion in Texas: Political Challenges and Outcomes." Journal of Health Policy, vol. 45, no. 3, 2020, pp. 256-270.
  • Johnson, Lisa. “Interest Groups and Healthcare Reform in Texas.” Texas Politics Review, 2022, https://texaspoliticsreview.com/interest-groups-healthcare-reform.

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