Governor
Who is the current Governor of Texas?
Who is Greg Abbott?
Who manages Texas elections and business filings?
Who is the Secretary of State?
What is the Governor’s role as commander-in-chief?
What is leading the Texas National Guard?
Which branch can override the Governor’s veto with a 2/3 vote?
What is the Legislative Branch?
Where does the Texas Governor live while in office?
What is the Governor’s Mansion?
What is the minimum age requirement to serve as Texas Governor?
What is 30 years old?
Who serves as the state’s lawyer and defends Texas in court cases?
Who is the Attorney General?
The Governor can call what type of legislative session outside the regular one?
What is a special session?
The Senate must approve the Governor’s appointments by what fraction of the vote?
Who was the first female Governor of Texas?
Who is Miriam “Ma” Ferguson?
How long is one term for the Texas Governor?
What is 4 years?
Which official oversees agriculture and consumer protection?
Commissioner of Agriculture?
What power allows the Governor to forgive or reduce criminal punishments with recommendation from the Board of Pardons and Paroles?
What is the clemency power?
Courts can check the Governor by ruling executive actions what?
Which Texas Governor later became President of the United States?
Who is George W. Bush?
The Governor has the power to veto bills. What type of veto can be used after the legislature adjourns?
What is a post-adjournment veto?
Who manages Texas’s public lands and mineral rights?
Who is the Land Commissioner?
The Governor presents what yearly speech to outline priorities and budget recommendations?
What is the state of the state address?
Who must confirm the Governor’s appointments to boards and commissions?
Who is the Texas Senate?
What is the Governor’s annual salary (approx.)?
What is $153,750?
Unlike the U.S. President, the Governor of Texas does not appoint most executive officials. What system is this called?
What is the Prural Executive System?
Who is the presiding officer of the Texas Senate and succeeds the Governor if needed?
Who is the Lieutenant Governor?
The Governor’s ability to veto specific parts of a spending bill is called what?
What is line-item veto?
Which branch funds the Governor’s office and agencies?
What is the Legislative Branch?
How many Texas Governors have been impeached and removed from office?
Who is one (James “Pa” Ferguson)?