GOVT 2306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Tort Reform

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Rick perry was known for failed presidential campaign, wanted to create the trans-texas corridor (roads, railways, data lines and pipelines), vaccinations for anti-cervical cancer for girls but came across religious opposition, and cancer research. He was the only governor who appointed every member of the boards and commissions that run texas government. Used the veto to punish opponents, and a social agenda that limited access to abortion. Succeeded in pro-business agenda: tort reform, low taxes, business- friendly regulation. Claimed he helped texas survive through great recession. Executive power is divided among elected officials. Texas governors are 49th in power compared to all governors on the. Constitution of 1876 was a reaction to the reconstruction government, existed in texas following civil war. During reconstruction, the governor was powerful and the state was corrupt and oppressive. New constitution placed strict limits on the governor"s ability to control the appointed to office and removal.

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