Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Prologue. Personal Privilege ix
4. Introduction. “The Largest Texan” 1
5. Chapter 1. The Usual Suspect 11
6. Chapter 2. Political Baptism by Garden Hose 20
7. Chapter 3. In the Orbit of Power 27
8. Chapter 4. With Friends Like These 35
9. Chapter 5. The Path Back to Politics 44
10. Chapter 6. “Just a Washed-Up Lobbyist” 54
11. Chapter 7. A Turning Point in History 61
12. Chapter 8. Spoiling for a Fight 70
13. Chapter 9. Busted by the Senate 79
14. Chapter 10. Texas Gets a New Tax Collector 87
15. Chapter 11. Bullock’s Raiders 96
16. Chapter 12. A Bullock in a China Closet 106
17. Chapter 13. Whiskey,Women, Airplanes,and Guns 116
18. Chapter 14. No More Mister Nice Guy 124
19. Chapter 15. The Grand Jury and the FBI 134
20. Chapter 16. Drunk School and Beyond 145
21. Chapter 17. The Tax Man Cometh 155
22. Chapter 18. No Groundswellfor “Governor”Bullock 165
23. Chapter 19. The Oil Bust 174
24. Chapter 20. Eyes on the Lieutenant Governor’s Office 183
25. Chapter 21. King Kong’s Already in the Race 193
26. Chapter 22. I’m in Charge Here 206
27. Chapter 23. Ann Richards: Friend or Enemy? 216
28. Chapter 24. Second Session Is a Charm 226
29. Chapter 25. Here Will Lie Bob Bullock 236
30. Chapter 26. George W.Arrives on the Scene 246
31. Chapter 27. You’ve Got to Kiss Me First 257
32. Chapter 28. The Long Drum Roll 267
33. Epilogue 278
34. Notes 282
35. Index 301