InstructionLocal Government Analysis Theme: Texas Local Government Instructions: Students will research and analyze a local government issue in Texas and write a minimum full 3-page paper addressing the following questions: What is the issue/problem and why does it exist? Identify who is impacted by the issues/problem and how they may be impacted? Who are the key stakeholders and partners to address the problem? What is the role of local government in addressing/resolving the issue/problem? Where will the funding come from to solve the issue/problem? Topics: 1. Community Policing 2.Criminal Justice - Bail Reform, 3.Education - School Funding, 4.Transportation for the 21st Century, 5.Infrastructure Improvements, 6.Community Development. Format: 12-point font, Verdana or Helvetica font, double-spaced, one-inch margins (top, bottom, sides), citations and references are required, APA or MLA style format (see links below) A cover page and Reference page are also required and not count in total page count. Compose your paper in paragraphs. Lists are not accepted and will receive zero points. Paragraphs are 5-7 sentences in length (not a full-page). There must be a thesis statement (Introduction); summative answers to the questions posed below; and a well-developed Conclusion that loops back to the introduction of your paper.