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The plural executive branch in Texas:

is a fragmented system of authority under which most executive officeholders are elected independently of the governor.is a coordinated system of authority under which most executive officeholders are appointed by the legislature.is a coordinated system of authority under which most executive officeholders are elected independently of the governor.is a coordinated system of authority under which most executive officeholders are appointed by the governor.

Members of the education board in the state of Texas are:

elected by districtappointed within each district.elected statewideappointed by the governor.

The Texas Constitution requires that governors:

have been residents for 5 years and are at least 30 years old.have been residents for 10 years and are at least 30 years old.have been residents for 10 years and are at least 35 years old.have been residents for 5 years and are at least 35 years old.

The governor can call any number of special sessions of the state legislature, which can last as long as:

45 days.60 days.20 days.30 days.

The Legislative Budget Board is chaired by the:

lieutenant governor. speaker pro tempore.speaker of the house.governor.

The agency that oversees the oil and gas industry in Texas is the

Texas Railroad CommissionOil and Gas CommissionPublic Utility CommissionLegislative Budget Board

Which elected executive official oversees the Veteran's Land Program?

TreasurerLieutenant governorComptroller of Public AccountsGeneral Land Commissioner

Which elected official must certify that there are sufficient revenues to cover the proposed budget?

Lieutenant GovernorTreasurerAttorney GeneralComptroller

The first woman to be elected governor of Texas was:

Ann Richards.Annie Web Blanton.Kay Bailey Hutchison.Miriam A. Ferguson.

Who oversees and verifies elections in the state of Texas?

Attorney GeneralComptrollerGovernorSecretary of State

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