GOVT 2306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Miriam A. Ferguson, Dolph Briscoe
8 Sep 2016
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Describe the powers of the texas governor and the limits of the governor"s power. Identify the other elected officials who make up the plural executive. Explain the roles played by boards, commissions and regulatory agencies. 49th rank in gubernatorial authority and formal powers. Texas constitution of 1876 strict limits on governor"s ability to control the people appointed to the office and eliminated the possibility that appointees to office could be removed. Mccall states governors can be powerful if develop relationship with legislature. Formal: 30, us citizen, live in texas 5 years immediately before election. Informal: white, conservative, wealthy or access to wealth, protestant, middle aged, prior political experience. Women governor: women compromise 50% of population but only 2 have been governors, miriam ferguson, ann richards. William clements 1978 first rep governor. G. w bush first two conservative term four year governor. Sanchez 66 million dollar record for campaigning: expensive. More experience = handle pressure of the office better.
