Governor
after this, they apportion seats based on population
census
Running for reelection, experience, known, pork, in government, franking, media savvy
Reasons for incumbency advantage
This Justin was on the mickey mouse club with Ryan Gosling
They don't look like you but have an interest to act in your favor because you hired them and can fire them.
Agency
Bureaucracy
Persuade, Popularity, Political Capital, Prestige, Panache, Personal Leadership Style and Skill
Informal Powers of the Governor
Whack, PMP question!
"Two members of congress debate laws to place a stop sign right after the utsa 1604 exit"
Pmp
15th Amendment / Jaybird Organization
Quality of Gulf Coast, Veterans, State Land from oil and gas production
(Name and Name of Position)
George P Bush / Land Com
Terms for Senator
4yr stg
Ceremonial Functions divert them from other objectives
Ceremonial Trap
The year gov term changed from 2 years to 4 years
74
Mandated separate prisons for violent and non-violent offenders . better healthcare . better ratio of guards and prisoners .
8th amendment
Ruiz v. Estelle
Weights and Measures, development and promotion of agriculture products and pesticide regulation.
(Name and Name of Position)
Sid Miller/Ag Com
Ramming many voters of one party into a district to dilute their votes into districts
Packing
This best describes after legislature ends gov vetoes so won't be overridden
Post Adjournment Veto
"Educating the Public / Enacting Laws / Budgeting and Taxes / Overseeing Agencies"
Functions of the Legislature
Challenged death penalty as cruel and unusual / 8th / sc said no (so texas has lethal injection)
Jurek v Texas
Legal Counsel, Litigation, Delinquent State Taxes, Medicare Fraud, Stepping Stone Position
(Name and Name of Position)
Ken Paxton/At Gen
Schedules debate on major bills. Determines legislative priority
Calendars Committees
The Correct Line of Succession
lt, pro temp, speaker, at gen, chief justices
Every 12 years - Efficient - If not, Abolished
Sunset Advisory
TCM
Fiscal and Revenue Forecasting Office, Ensuring funds can be spent for specific functions
(Name and Name of Position)
Glenn Hegar/Comptroller
14th Amendment / UT Law School
Sweatt v. Painter