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Chapter 24 The Executive

Chapter 24 The Executive. The Executive. The governor The plural executive Boards, commissions, and regulatory agencies. The Governor. How are gubernatorial campaigns conducted in Texas? How can a governor be removed from office? What are the governor’s powers?. The Governor.

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Chapter 24 The Executive

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  1. Chapter 24The Executive

  2. The Executive • The governor • The plural executive • Boards, commissions, and regulatory agencies

  3. The Governor • How are gubernatorial campaigns conducted in Texas? • How can a governor be removed from office? • What are the governor’s powers?

  4. The Governor • Qualifications • Thirty years of age • U.S. citizen • Resident of Texas for five years • Generally white, Protestant, conservative males • Exceptions: Miriam (“Ma”) Ferguson and Ann Richards • Only three Republicans since 1876: Bill Clements, George W. Bush and Rick Perry

  5. Election and Term of Office • The governor is elected to a four-year term (since 1974) • There is no constitutional limit on the number of terms; but there is a traditional limit of two terms. • Elections coincide with national midterm elections.

  6. Campaigns • Ann Richards and Clayton Williams spent approximately $31 million in the 1990 election. • In 2002, Rich Perry spent $24 million in a campaign to defeat Tony Sanchez, who spent $64 million.

  7. Removal of a Governor • Impeachment • Governor James (“Pa”) Ferguson • Succession • Lieutenant governor succeeds the governor in case of death, resignation, impeachment and conviction, or absence from the state.

  8. The Governor • Governor receives a $115,000 annual salary plus benefits: • Mansion • Car and plane • Staff • The value of these benefits exceeds $3 million per year.

  9. Executive Powers • Appointment powers • Budgetary power • Military power • Police power

  10. Legislative Powers • Message power • Veto power • Special sessions

  11. Judicial Power • Appointment powers • Vacancies only • Clemency powers

  12. The Plural Executive • What offices make up the plural executive? • What responsibilities does each office have? • How are they held accountable?

  13. The Plural Executive • Secretary of state • Lieutenant governor • Attorney general • Commissioner of the General Land Office • Commissioner of agriculture • Comptroller of public accounts

  14. Accountability • Except for secretary of state, each of the members of the plural executive are elected. • Legislature controls the budget of each agency. • Sunset allows the review of program efficiency. • Impeachment • Weak gubernatorial power

  15. Boards, Commissions, and Agencies • Appointed officials • Elected officials

  16. Appointed Officials • Public Utilities Commission • Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission • Texas Board of Medical Examiners • Texas Ethics Commission • State Commission on Judicial Conduct

  17. Elected Officials • State board of education • Railroad Commission

  18. Sunset Advisory Commission • Periodically reviews state agencies • Maintains accountability

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