Governor's Powers
What is the primary responsibilities of the Texas Governor
Signing or vetoing bills passed by the Legislature. Serving as commander-in-chief of the state's military, convening special sessions of the Legislature for specific purposes, and enforcing state laws.
Who is next in line to the governor if the office becomes vacant.
The lieutenant governor.
What is the main function of Texas's executive departments.
Implementing State Laws and policies.
Which agency regulates oil and gas production in Texas?
The Texas Railroad Commission.
What is the Texas governor's main check on the legislative branch?
The Veto Power.
The power to veto bills.
What role does the lieutenant governor play in the Texas Senate?
The presiding officer of the senate.
Which department of Texas oversees public safety and law enforcement.
The Texas Department Of Public safety.
What is the Texas Department of Health responsible for?
Overseeing public health and welfare.
Which judicial body can review the Governor's actions to ensure they are constitutional?
The Texas Supreme Court.
What is the name of the governor's ability to postpone or reduce the severity of a criminal sentence?
The name of this power is Clemency
How does the lieutenant governor influence legislation in Texas?
By having control over the Senate's Legislative Agenda.
What executive department manages Texas's public schools.
The Texas Education Agency.
What is the role of the Texas Workforce Commission?
To oversee and provide workforce development and employment services
How can the Texas Legislature check the governor's power to veto bills?
By overriding a veto with a two-thirds majority in both houses.
Who confirms the Texas governor's appointments to state boards and agencies?
The Texas Senate.
Which office has more influence over the legislative process? The governor or the lieutenant governor?
The Lieutenant Governor.
Who appoints the heads of most executive departments in Texas?
The Governor. (With Senate confirmation.)
Which agency administers the state's retirement system for teachers?
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Who can impeach and remove the Texas governor from office?
The Texas legislature.
What kind of veto can the governor use to reject specific parts of a budget bill without rejecting the entire thing?
Line-item veto.
What is the role of the Lieutenant Governor
The lieutenant governor co-chairs the legislative budget board
Which department is responsible for managing the state's environmental protection efforts?
The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Which part of the Texas government approves appointments made by the governor?
The Texas Senate
Which part of the Texas government approves appointments made by the governor?