Texas Government

Question

1.Describe the length of term for the governor, compensation, and impeachment process. 

2. Describe the formal and informal qualifications to be governor of Texas.

3. Describe the formal and informal roles of the governor.

Answer 1

The governor of Texas is the chief executive of the state and is elected by the citizens every four years.

The governor must be at least 30 years old and a resident of Texas for five years immediately before the election. The governor makes policy recommendations that lawmakers in both the state House and Senate chambers may sponsor and introduce as bills.

Signing or vetoing bills passed by the Legislature. Serving as commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. Convening special sessions of the Legislature for specific purposes. Delivering a report on the condition of the state to the Legislature at the beginning of each regular session.