Governor Powers
what is the main role of the governor of texas
to enforce laws and be the chief executive of the state
who oversees the state public school system
The Texas commissioner of education
when did texas become a state
in 1845
what branch of government can override a governor veto
texas legislature with a two-third vote
how long is a texas governor term?
4 years no limits on terms
what power allows texas governor to reject a bill to pass by the legislature
veto power
whats the role of the texas attorney general
is the chief legal officer of the state and represents texas in legal issues
what event caused texas to rewrite its constitution in 1876
the end of reconstruction and wanting to limit government power
what is the role of the texas supreme court?
it is the highest civil court in Texas ruling on legal disputes
what does plural executive mean?
can texas governors grant full pardons by their own
no, they need a recommendation from the texas board of pardons and paroles.
what does the Texas land commissioner do
manages public lands and oversees oil and gas leases.
who was first governor of texas
James Pinckney Henderson
how can the legislature check the power of the governors appointments ?
the Texas Senate must confirm the governor's appointments
what was the first female governor of texas
miriama "ma" ferguson
what is the texas governor power regarding the national guard
the governor serves as commander in chief of Texas National Guard unless they are federalized
who is responsible for tax collection and revenue forecasting in texas
the texas comptroller of public accounts
What Texas governor become president of united states
george w bush
who can impeach the governor of texas
the texas house of representatives with a trial in the senate
when was the first women governor elected
in 1925
what makes the texas governor one of the weakest in terms of executive powers compared to other states
the texas constitution limits the governor's power by dividing it to authority among multiple officials
what is the role of texas secretary of state in elections
oversees voter registration and election administration
what year did texas switch from being democratic to republican state
around 1990s
what is one way citizens can directly check government power in texas
through voting and referendums
what is the largest source of revenue for the texas government
sales tax