Governor Powers
What is the primary responsibility of the Texas Governor?
Enforcing state laws
What state agency manages public education in Texas?
The Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Before becoming a state Texas fought independency from what country?
Mexico
What branch of government can override a Governor's veto?
The Texas Legislature
Who is the current Governor of Texas?
Greg Abbott
What power allows the Governor to reject the bills passed by the legislature?
Veto power
What is the primary role of the Attorney General in Texas?
Represent the state in legal matters
Which Texas governor later became a U.S President?
George W. Bush
How can the Texas Legislator remove a Governor from office?
Impeachment
Who is the current Lieutenant Governor?
Dan Patrick
Who can the Governor appoint to fill vacant state offices?
Judges and executive officials
What state office is responsible for consumer protection and antitrust and enforcement?
Office of the Attorney General's (OAG)
What year did Texas become a state?
1845
Who in the executive branch can veto a law?
The president
What political party currently controls the Texas Governor's office?
Republicans
How long is the Term for a Texas Governor?
4 years
Who oversees the Texas Department of Agriculture?
The Texas Agriculture Commissioner
Who was the first female Governor of Texas?
Miriam Amanda Wallace (Ma) Ferguson
What is the name of the process where courts review laws?
Judicial Review
Who is the current attorney general of Texas?
Ken Paxton
What special power allows the governor to delay an suspension or punishment
30-day reprive
What state agency is in charge of collecting and distributing state tax revenue?
The Comptroller of Public Accounts
Who was the longest-serving Governor of Texas?
Rick Perry, 15 years (2000-2015)
If the governor is removed from office, who takes over?
The Liutenet Governor
What position does Glenn Hegar currently hold in Texas?
Comptroller of Public Accounts