Greg Abbott Research Paper

We are proud to introduce the next governor of the great State of Texas, Ms. Jane “Bitzi” Johnson Miller. She is a staunch Conservative Republican whose proud Texan traditions are deep rooted here in the Lone Star State. A native Texan who grew up in West Texas, she comes from a great line of proud Texans including former Governor Joe “Big Daddy” Johnson. Ms. Miller attended Harvard and earned a Master’s in Business Administration. In this difficult and uncertain time of economic recession, she has

Texas governors are not as powerful as some people think. Their personality and appearance matter the most when being considered for a vote. The governor is seen the most rather the other officials, which is why their personality and appearance is so important. Governors used to be able to serve a 2 year term but that changed in 1974. The service term increased by 2 years. Rick Perry was elected in 2000 and is Texas’ longest serving governor. To be an eligible candidate the aspiring governor should be at least 30 years of age. Usually, the governor is a white, mid-age, male. Over time things changed when Miriam Ferguson and Ann Richards were elected. To be a candidate you must also be a U.S. citizen and at least lived in the state 5

The Speaker of the House has a variety of responsibilities and duties, which include ruling on procedural matters, recognizing members during debates, sending bills in favor of the committee review, and appointing members to numerous committees. Moreover, in opposition to other state legislatures, The Texas House of Representatives, does not properly recognize the majority nor the minority leaders. The Democratic House Leader and the Republican Chairman, who are elected by their corresponding caucuses are the unofficial leaders.

While finishing his second term as Texas attorney general he began his campaign for governor. He was a prime candidate and had made many

The Secretary of State is the chief elections officer, the protocol officer for state and international matters, and the liaison for the governor on Mexican and border matters. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department and the Foreign Service of the United States. Currently, the Secratary of State is Rolando B. Pablos. Pablos is an American executive, attorney, and Republican politician who was born on 1967, in Mexico. He was graduated from Cathedral High School in El Paso. Then he graduated from St. Mary's University with a B.A. in Biology in 1992, Pablos also earned an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Master's in Hospitality Management from the Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston, and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1998. Talking about his work experience, he served as Texas Public Utility Commissioner and then chairman of the Texas Racing Commission. He was also nominated to serve as Texas Secretary of State by Republican Governor Greg Abbott and confirmed by the Texas Senate on February 14, 2017. Pablos made his first international diplomatic mission to Mexico City, in March 2017, where he affirmed the strong economic relationship between Texas and Mexico.

Greg Abbott was the republican candidate who supported anti-abortion, less funds for education, and against immigration. While his opponent Wendy Davis who is the democratic candidate that supports abortion, fund our future in education and wants to help immigrants to help their families. Greg Abbott had an accident that made him be on the wheel chair and allowed him to understand the problems that people. While he heard others problem he wanted to fix them with his own problems. That is an inspirational mission that he has but he went the route of offending his opponent. Wendy Davis is a single mother and Texas Senator that she served. While going through the struggles she wanted to fight for women’s rights and also for all those who are oppressed.

One example of said positions is the Governor. Although one might assume that since the governor of Texas is the chief executive and symbol of our government, it is actually a weak, if not the weakest, position in Texas government. The powers of the governor are Chief of State, Commander in Chief of the State Militia, Chief Executive, Chief Budget Officer, Chief Law Enforcement and Judicial Officer, Party Chief, and the Chief Legislature. Although these positions sound very powerful in nature, the governor's duties are diminished by the other executives. One example of these executives is the Lieutenant Governor. The lieutenant governor is often considered the most powerful position in Texas government because he/she is charged with controlling the work of the Texas Senate and leading the Legislative Budget Board (LBB). By leading the LBB, the lieutenant governor controls the budget. These are just two examples of the myriad of political positions in

Although he went against the norms of society by accepting the Cherokee, he had an outgoing personality that attracted others and he was elected continuously. The same year he became a lawyer (1818), he became a district attorney of the District of Nashville. In 1823 and 1825, he was elected to Congress-twice. In 1827, he became the Tennessee governor. He was also elected commander in chief in 1836 of the ad interim for the army of Texas. He was even chosen as the first president of the Republic of Texas of 1836, and he was again elected five years later in 1841. Houston was voted to become the Texas state senator from 1849-1859, for ten years. He was also the Texas state governor from 1859-1861. There was literally no time between the periods that Houston was elected for the multiple positions he held. His decision were worthy to Texas and they were justified. Even today, there are many monuments honoring Same Houston and his actions, such as the stature in Huntsville, Texas. The citizens of Texas were typically in his favor, but the Mexicans were not because of his skills and

Senator Royce West is the name of my chosen state-level legislative representative. He is a Texas state senator of district 23 from the capitol, his district location is in Dallas Texas. Mr. West is an African American male and also a Christian and a member of Good Street Baptist Church. Senator Royce West represents the Democratic Party and I share the same party preference as a Democratic. Senator Royce West has been in the senate office for twenty- four years, he has be serving since 1992 and as of 2016 still strongly represents Texas.

First is the executive branch. The executive branch is often referred to as a “plural executive” because many of the offices in that branch of government are elected directly by Texas voters. The Executive Department of the State is composed of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Commissioner of the General Land Office, the Attorney General and the Secretary of State, all of whom are elected except the Secretary of State (who is appointed by the Governor). The current governor of Texas (48th) is Republican Greg Abbott, a former lawyer and former Attorney General. In order to be the governor of Texas, one must be at least 30 years of age, a US citizen, a registered voter, and must be living in Texas for at least the last 5 years. Being Governor is a 4 year term with no term limits and is a full time job with a salary of $150,000 per year. The Governor has powers including some law enforcement powers, some military powers, the title of “Head of State” who gives the State of the State Address, can appoint department heads like the department head of Park and Wildlife and Department of Transportation, and he

Presiding Officers are the highest officers and leaders of an organized group such as a board committee, or deliberative assembly. For the Texas Senate, the presiding officer is Lieutenant Governor. As Lieutenant Governor, they are a Hybrid Official with a 4 year term. They are elected in a partisan statewide election and they get paid $7,200 annually. The current Lieutenant Governor of Texas, is Dan Patrick (42nd). Dan Patrick is a Republican and a Baptist. He is also a radio talk show host. For the Texas House of Representatives, the presiding officer is the Speaker of the House. The Speaker of the House serves a 2 year term, is an elected member of the TX House and is selected by members of the House. The current Speaker of the House is Joe Straus.

Dolph Briscoe Jr. , Texas Governor from 1973 until 1979, lifetime resident of Uvalde, Texas. The Briscoe family settled in Fort Bend County in 1832, Dolph’s Grandfather Andrew Briscoe signed the Texas Declaration of Independence as well as leading a company of soldiers in the Battle of San Jacinto. He then became the first elected judge of Harris County, Sam Houston appointed him this position. Dolph’s father, Dolph Briscoe Sr., was appointed chairman of the Texas Racing commission from 1930 until 1933. Dolph Sr. was also a very close associate of Ross Sterling who was a Texas Governor and Humble Oil Company Founder. Dolph Jr. was born April 23, 1923, after becoming the valedictorian of Uvalde High School he attended the University of

The Texas governor in compared to other states governors doesn’t actually have very much power this is because in the 1875 Constitutional Convention powerful interest groups like the Grangers were determined to eliminate big government so they deiced to limit the governors powers creating what is called a plural executive meaning no one holds too much power. In Texas the governor has the power to appoint, military power, and

Congressman Ruiz serves under the southeastern area of the 36th district of California. The district is located near two small towns called Hemet and Blythe California. The issue of access to state of the art hospitals and facilities would be high on the list of concerns for people living in this area. Small towns like these do not have the funding as the bigger districts. The less people living in the area, the less money is allocated to that district.

Rafael Salamanca Jr. represent me in the New York state senate. He belongs to democratic party. According to the New York city board of Election, Salamanca Jr., has officially served one term. My city council district it district 17. Rafael serve on the committee of public housing in the south Bronx. His district address is 1070