Texas Senate Flashcards
1
Q
Texas Governor
A
- Greg Abbott
- governor since 2015
- republican
2
Q
comptroller
A
- Glenn Hegar
- chief tax collector and investor of state
- elected every 4 years
- republican
3
Q
Commissioner of the General Land
A
- George P. Bush
- Republican
- responsible for administration and oversight of state owned lands and coastal lands
4
Q
Commissioner of Agriculture
A
- Sid Miller
- Republican
- promotes agricultural products and production
5
Q
Formal Qualifications- Governor
A
- 30 years old
- U.S citizen
- resident of Texas for 5 years
6
Q
Qualifications for representative
A
- 21 years old
- Texas citizen for 2 years
- Texas citizen 5 years prior to the election
- serve for 4 years
- re-election on every even number of years
7
Q
qualifications for senator
A
- 26 years old
- Texas citizen for 5 years prior to the election
- serve 4 years
- Re-election on every even number of years
