Reservation Gaming, Tribal Sovereignty, and the State of Texas

Gaining Ground in the Political Arena

Bibliographic Data

ID12805342
AuthorsTracy A Skopek (corresponding author), Kenneth N Hansen
Year2006
Volume34
Issue1
Pages110-133
Publication date2006-03-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePolitics & Policy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1555-5623 • E-ISSN: 1747-1346
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1747-1346.2006.00006.x
OpenAlexW1535017807
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited6

The increased devolution of federal responsibilities to states coupled with lack of programs and income is heightening the need for economic development among Native American tribes. The fastest growing and most profitable investment is reservation casino gambling. However, the inability of many tribes to successfully negotiate gaming ‘compacts’ with state governments as prescribed by federal law is creating a new dynamic in state politics. Tribal governments are increasingly engaged in interest group behavior, such as narrowing the scope of conflict, and inside and outside lobbying, to try and create favorable policy decisions. Using a case study of two Texas tribes, an analysis of interest group learning is conducted. We conclude that, in order to survive, tribal gaming interest groups must gain access to state political venues instead of relying on the federal government and the courts

Business · Devolution (biology · Economics · Government (linguistics · Interest group · Investment (military · Negotiation · Order (exchange · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Reservation · Scope (computer science · Sociology · Sovereignty · Special Interest Group · State (computer science · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Law · Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies · Public Administration · Finance

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