Black History
Who is the First African American President?
Who is Barack Obama?
This branch makes the laws.
The Legislative Branch
This branch of the Texas government executes or carries out the laws of the state.
The Executive Branch
When is Election Day??
November 4th
This Texas law required public universities to change training and hiring practices related to diversity
SB 17
The first Black Supreme Court Justice appointed in 1967
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This branch is divided into 2 chambers: The Senate and The House of Representatives
Legislative
Who is the chief executive officer of the state?
The Governor
When does early voting end?
October 31st
This 1950 Supreme Court case forced the University of Texas Law School to admit a Black student, ruling that “separate but equal” facilities were unequal in practice.
What is Sweatt v. Painter?
This woman came up with hair products during slavery and became a very wealthy woman
Who is Madam C.J. Walker?
How many Texas Senators are there?
31
How many departments does the Texas Executive branch have?
How many propositions are on the ballot?
18
This 2025 Texas law requires parents to give annual written consent before schools can provide most mental, physical, or emotional health services to students — and also restricts DEI-related activities and student clubs in K-12 schools.
SB 12
This court case ended legal segregation in public schools
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
How many members are there in the Texas House of Representatives?
150
Which position in the Executive department is not an elected office?
Secretary of State
Texas’ largest voting-age population group.
Who are Latino/Hispanic Texans?
This famous Confederate General surrendered at Appomattox.
General Robert E. Lee
She was first woman and first Black American to run for the nomination for President of the United States.
Who is Shirley Chisholm?
Who is the Governor of Texas?
Greg Abbott
Which one of the positions in the Executive department oversees the taxes of Texas?
Comptroller
This population tends to have the lowest turnout in Texas elections.
Who are young voters (18–24)
Name 2 of the 4 locations where the Union attempted to invade Texas.
Galveston, Sabine Pass, Brownsville, and the Red River