Discuss the purple legislation of 2013. what were the reasons for the alliances formed in the texas legislature during that session?

The reasons for the alliances formed in the Texas legislature during that session were: first, there were two major factions in politics, Democrats and Republicans. During this session, there were three, the Democrats, the Republicans and the more conservative Republicans. 

The transcontinental railroad provided a means of fast transportation. it cut a 6 month trip into 6 days, created jobs for many people and encouraged immigration. the homestead act played a huge role in western expansion; it allowed settlers to begin a fresh start, and gave them land in exchange for their residence for up to five years and a small fee.