Plural Executive

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Voters electing a majority or all of the executive branch weakens the power of the governor

Why does Texas have a plural executive?

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  • Lieutenant Governor

  • Attorney General

  • Comptroller of public accounts

  • Agricultural commissioner

  • Commissioner of the General Land Office

  • Texas Railroad commission

  • Board of Education


Who are the members of the Texas plural executive?

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  • President of the Senate (not a member)

  • Appoints all senate committee members


Powers/responsibilities of Lieutenant Governor (2)

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  • Gives opinions on constitutionality of legislation and executive actions

  • Represents the state in legal action

  • Enforces child support laws


Powers/responsibilities of Attorney General (3)

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  • State’s chief budget officer, tax collector, and tax administrator

  • Must certify the state’s biennial budget before it becomes law

  • Collects all state sales taxes


Powers/responsibilities of Comptroller (3)

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  • Enforces state agricultural laws

  • Enforces state consumer protection laws

  • Promotes Texas agricultural products

  • Weights and measurements


Powers/responsibilities of Agricultural commissioner (4)

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Powers/responsibilities of Commissioner of General Land Office