Governors
What do governors do?
they govern.
The Texas Supreme Court
What country did Texas fight to gain independence?
Mexico
That one gas station only in texas
buccees
Who is the current Texas Governor?
Greg Abbott
What is the penalty for murder
life in prison
What was Texas called when it was a country?
The Republic of Texas
Can the legislature override a veto from the governor?
yeah
Is Texas part of the "4 corners"
no
How long were governor terms before getting changed to 4 years?
2 years
Who is the El Paso county judge?
What is the Texas state motto?
Friendship
How many members are there in the Texas House of Representatives?
150
How many counties are there in Texas?
254
Who was Governor from 1995-2000?
George W. Bush
What's it called when a senator talks for a long time to delay a bill?
Filibustering
How many constitutions has Texas had?
How many people are in the Texas Senate?
31
What city was the Battle of the Alamo fought in?
San Antonio
How many female governors has Texas had?
2
Who is the chief justice in the Texas Supreme Court?
Jimmy Blacklock
Who was the first African American Texas governor?
TRICK QUESTION Texas has not had a black governor.
What fraction of votes do they need to overturn a veto?
Two thirds vote
When did Texas join the United States?
December 29, 1845