GOVT 2306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Tort Reform, Texas Ethics Commission, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
23 Feb 2016
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Brian mccall researched that there have been texas governors who have been real powers in the state and did not just let the lieutenant governor or legislature. 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. 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.
