When, if ever, does the Governor of Texas appoint judges?

Question

13.When, if ever, does the Governor of Texas appoint judges?

a.	b.     The governor lacks the power to appoint Texas judges under any circumstance.
c.	d.     The governor appoints only the judges of the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals.
e.	f.      The governor may appoint judges to federal district courts that are seated in Texas only.
g.	h.    The governor may appoint a judge to serve out an unexpired term for any state court where a vacancy is created by death or resignation.
i.	j.      All Texas judges are appointed by the governor.

Answer 1

The correct answer is H.

The governor may appoint a judge to fill a vacancy in a state court when a position becomes vacant before the end of the term, such as following a judge's death or resignation.

Texas generally uses elections to select its state judges, but the governor has the power to make appointments to fill certain judicial vacancies until the position can be filled as provided by law.

The other choices are incorrect. In particular, the Texas governor does not appoint federal district judges. Federal judges are nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Therefore, H is the best answer.