The introduction to this issue of "English in Texas," by Philip D. Ortego, discusses briefly the need of young Chicanos for a literary identity. In the first article of the issue, Ortego expands the discussion, focusing especially on the background of Mexican-American literature, the history of Mexican Americans in the southwest, and a definition of Mexican-American literature. The second article contains both a bibliography (Chicano short stories, drama, poetry, nonfiction, and novels) and a discussion of the bibliographic items. A section of book reviews and a select, annotated bibliography of Mexican-American poetry for the secondary school literature program--by Albert D. Trevino--conclude the issue. (JM)