More information on the Constitution of the State of Texas (1876) may be found at the Texas Constitutions 1824-1876 project of the Tarlton Law Library, Jamail Center for Legal Research at the University of Texas School of Law, the University of Texas at Austin. Rob Junell (D-San Angelo), the full text of which may be viewed in the last tab of this presentation. b. (Feb. 15, 1876. Texas Plural Executive. The complications of running a state as large as . 22: See Appendix, Note 1.). Amended Nov. 3, 1936, Nov. 2, 1954, Nov. 7, 1972, Nov. 7, 1995, Nov. 2, 1999, and Nov. 3, 2015.) Anna M. Tinsley. c) the Senate will use the governor's budget plan as its blueprint for the upcoming session. Texas still operates under the 1876 constitution today. If, on reconsideration, one or more of such items be approved by two-thirds of the members present of each House, the same shall be part of the law, notwithstanding the objections of the Governor. "When the 'Lege' meets only every two years, it gets packed full of bills and . For a Texas governor, what is the benefit of a post-adjournment veto? Which term best describes the executive branch? Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Why did the Texas Constitution establish a plural executive?, What do some argue is the one advantage of a plural executive in Texas?, What is the ultimate check on the governor? adopting textbooks. Sec. Which of the following rules applies to the filibuster in the Texas Senate? b) the governor will not veto a bill without first giving the bill's Senate sponsor an opportunity to amend it. c. The Executive Department of the State shall consist of a Governor, who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the State, a Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Commissioner of the General Land Office, and Attorney General. c. (a) There shall also be a Lieutenant Governor, who shall be chosen at every election for Governor by the same voters, in the same manner, continue in office for the same time, and possess the same qualifications. Why did the Texas constitution establish a plural executive? Since 1876, the legislature has proposed hundreds of amendments . animal commissioner . The Governor shall, at stated times, receive as compensation for his services an annual salary in an amount to be fixed by the Legislature, and shall have the use and occupation of the Governor's Mansion, fixtures and furniture. Davis For a Texas governor, what is the benefit of a post-adjournment veto? George W. Bush in 1994, Who was the longest-serving governor in the history of Texas? the power to appoint judges to vacancies in the courts. A form of home rule that gives cities greater autonomy. An account shall be kept by the officers of the Executive Department, and by all officers and managers of State institutions, of all moneys and choses in action received and disbursed or otherwise disposed of by them, severally, from all sources, and for every service performed; and a semi-annual report thereof shall be made to the Governor under oath. c. 1975, Who was the first Republican governor of Texas following Reconstruction, and when was he or she elected? d. 30 years of age The person, voted for at said election, having the highest number of votes for each of said offices respectively, and being constitutionally eligible, shall be declared by the Speaker, under sanction of the Legislature, to be elected to said office. Department of Public Safety, Which office is charged with ensuring the accuracy of official weights and measures? Flood control is managed through special purpose districts because. It is the only way to veto legislation without giving reasons. The declaration of independence was written by George Childress and modeled after the United States Constitution. a. What types of cases does the Texas Supreme Court hear? Which of the following is the best example of the Texas governor's exercise of senatorial courtesy? a. d. Amended Nov. 3, 1936, and Nov. 2, 1954.). 10 Local Government, xplain the differing roles of nursing leaders and nursing managers. If the Senate does not confirm a person under this subsection, the Governor shall nominate in accordance with this section the recess appointee or another person to fill the vacancy during the first ten days of each subsequent session of the Senate until a confirmation occurs. They can only be initiated by the governor. Answers:districts based on proportional representation. If the person with the highest number of votes for the office of Governor, as declared by the Speaker, becomes temporarily unable to take office, then the Lieutenant Governor shall act as Governor until the person with the highest number of votes for the office of Governor becomes able to assume the office of Governor. candidates generally ran without party labels. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. In the Texas legislature, when a committee chair "Pigeonholes" a bill, what happens? (f) If an appointee is rejected, the office shall immediately become vacant, and the Governor shall, without delay, make further nominations, until a confirmation takes place. Ann Richards in 1990 estimating state revenues for the legislature a. There shall be a Secretary of State, who shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and who shall continue in office during the term of service of the Governor. (Feb. 15, 1876. The U.S. Congress takes care of redistricting within each state. The Lieutenant Governor or President pro tempore of the Senate shall, during the time the Lieutenant Governor or President pro tempore exercises the powers and authority appertaining to the office of Governor, be under all the restrictions and inhibitions imposed in this Constitution on the Governor. chair of the Joint Committee on Special Sessions. 6. The Legislature shall pass efficient laws facilitating the investigation of breaches of trust and duty by all custodians of public funds and providing for their suspension from office on reasonable cause shown, and for the appointment of temporary incumbents of their offices during such suspension. You want to talk to the person who is in charge of actually enforcing these laws. a. pocket enforcing all state land-use and -takings laws A bill is a proposed law and a resolution is an expression of opinion. Which court hears appeals from justices of the peace and from municipal courts? Texas Ranger Division 22. non-partisan elections must be at-large elections. It was framed by the Constitutional Convention of 1875 and adopted on February 15, 1876, by a vote of 136,606 to 56,652, and it remains the basic organic law of Texas. c. 3. What is the purpose of the Sunset Advisory Commission in Texas? d. Since then, governors have been able to get elected to unlimited four-year terms. They provide the main form of government in rural areas. the Texas Constitution forbids both cities and the state from spending money on flood prevention. Youve hired an attorney using a __ basis. d. the power to appoint judges to vacancies in the courts. d. b. a. a. a. 4. Selected Answer:it is a professional organization, but it also performs functions on behalf of the government, such as disciplining members for violating ethical standards and rules. Straight-ticket voting requires a lot of political knowledge on the part of the voter, and discourages people from showing up to vote. If a person has been rejected by the Senate to fill a vacancy, the Governor may not appoint the person to fill the vacancy or, during the term of the vacancy for which the person was rejected, to fill another vacancy in the same office or on the same board, commission, or other body. The legislature is prevented from overriding it. There was suspicion of a strong chief executive. GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE AND RECOMMENDATIONS; ACCOUNTING FOR PUBLIC MONEY; ESTIMATES OF MONEY REQUIRED. The ________ is the only member of the plural executive to be appointed rather than elected to office. The department makes sure that all Texans are covered by health insurance. must, by law, take into consideration components and priorities included in the executive budget. There was suspicion of a strong chief executive, In Texas, which officer in the plural executive is not elected by voters. In Texas, if a sitting governor is unable to hold office due to impeachment and conviction, resignation, or death, who becomes governor? the power to remove judges, b. It dilutes the power of the governor and fragments the executive branch. b. c. Authority over railroads throughout Texas was given to the ________ in 2005. ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. What is the most important function of the Texas governor's staff? He shall authenticate the publication of the laws, and keep a fair register of all official acts and proceedings of the Governor, and shall, when required, lay the same and all papers, minutes and vouchers relative thereto, before the Legislature, or either House thereof, and shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by law. 23: See Appendix, Note 1.). Sec. Secretary of State. the Sunset review. It regulates the insurance market in Texas. Answers:local resolution, special resolution, and general resolution. (b) The terms of office of Notaries Public shall be not less than two years nor more than four years as provided by law. Answers:flooding is seldom contained to a single city or county. b. (i) For purposes of this section, the expiration of a term of office or the creation of a new office constitutes a vacancy. What is the Texas governor's greatest judicial power. d. It grants the governor additional powers since it makes for a powerful executive branch. In Texas, if a sitting governor is unable to hold office due to impeachment and conviction, resignation, or death, who becomes governor ? The debate over preemption between local self-governance and control by the state government echoes which of the following: Selected Answer:debates between the state governments and the federal government about which level of government should make governing decisions, Answers:debates between the state governments and the federal government about which level of government should make governing decisions, debates between the counties and the cities about who is responsible for road maintenance, debates between home-rule cities and general-law cities about property rates and school funding, debates between home-rule cities and unincorporated areas about annexation policies, Community college districts and fire-prevention districts are examples of. A form of county government that allows constables and sheriffs to expand their customary law enforcement duties. EXECUTION OF LAWS AND CONDUCT OF BUSINESS WITH OTHER STATES AND UNITED STATES BY GOVERNOR. b. funding public school districts. The governor appoints people to office, but the Texas ________ must also confirm them. What is the most significant and far-reaching of the Texas governor's powers? Suppose you were trying to reform your citys government so that it better reflected the ethnic and racial diversity of your city and with leadership that is more accountable to voters. If after such reconsideration, two-thirds of the members present agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, with the objections, to the other House, by which likewise it shall be reconsidered; and, if approved by two-thirds of the members of that House, it shall become a law; but in such cases the votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for and against the bill shall be entered on the journal of each House respectively. the Sunset review process a. The lieutenant governor presides over the Senate. House of Representatives (a) The Legislature shall by law establish a Board of Pardons and Paroles and shall require it to keep record of its actions and the reasons for its actions. Selected Answer:They are a regional board meant to coordinate local planning and development. b. The Texas State Board of Education is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT. Why is the Texas Constitution So Dang Long? it is a professional organization, but it also performs functions on behalf of the government, such as disciplining members for violating ethical standards and rules. (TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISIONS for Sec. Sec. The governor may be removed from office only by impeachment with conviction by the
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