Professor Richard Gambitta recounts the shift in the Lone Star state from dominance by the Democrats to Republican control of all statewide offices.
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Cal Jillson, professor of political science at Southern Methodist University, examines the likely impact of Governor Bush on federal and state elections come this fall.
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  POPULATION: 19,759,614

  ELECTORAL VOTES: 32

  STATE CAPITAL: Austin

  GOVERNOR: George W. Bush (R)

  SENATORS: Phil Gramm (R) 1984-2002,
  Kay Bailey Hutchison (R) 1993-200

  HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES: 17 Democrats,
  13 Republicans

  1996 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
  Dole 49%
  Clinton 44%
  Perot 7%

  1992 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
  Bush 41%
  Clinton 37%
  Perot 22%

  PRIMARIES/CAUCUSES:
  March 14 - presidential primaries

  LATEST POLLS:
  A Dallas Morning News poll, conducted 1/5-6; margin of error +/- 4.5%
  General Election Matchup: George W. Bush 68% - Al Gore 19%