Note: The novel "A Planet for Texans" (AKA "Lone Star Planet") is based upon the novella by John J. McGuire and H. Beam Piper, "Lone Star Planet", Fantastic Universe, March 1957. It's the same story, with very modest changes from the novella.

Synopsis: From the first page of the Ace Double: "They moved the Alamo to the stars - and defied all space! - The name of the planet was New Texas; the by-word of the people was independence. s surely as their Lone Star ancestors had fought for their independence, so the citizens of this maverick planet fought against the protective ties of the Solar League. And for Stephen Silk, League ambassador to New Texas, the job was twofold. Getting that pistol-packing populace to admit they needed anyone's protection would have been a tough enough task in itself. But add to it the fact that Silk realized New Texas - as well as the rest of the galaxy - was in danger of a z'Srauff attack, and the job became impossible. It was pretty common knowledge that the z'Srauff were a race evolved from canine-like ancestors - and there wasn't a Texan alive who could be scared by a talkin' dawg! But if Silk couldn't get them to act, and fast, there wasn't going to be a Texan alive, scared or otherwise. The whole universe would be going to the dogs!"