Week 4 - THE TEXAS EXECUTIVE BRANCH PART 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are other offices in the Texas executive branch?
A
Lt. Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, Agriculture Commissioner, Land Commissioner.
2
Q
How are these officers selected?
A
Elected statewide.
3
Q
How long are their terms of office?
A
4 years.
4
Q
Are these terms limited?
A
No term limits.
5
Q
What does the Attorney General do?
A
Legal representation of the state.
5
Q
What does the Lt. Governor do?
A
Presides over the Senate, appoints committees.
6
Q
What does the Comptroller do?
A
Manages state finances, tax collection.
7
Q
What does the Agriculture Commissioner do?
A
Oversees agriculture, consumer protection.
8
Q
What does the Land Commissioner do?
A
Manages state lands and mineral rights.
