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To: TigerPaw who wrote (72149)	11/12/2000 11:59:46 PM
From: bosquedog	Respond to of 769667

The same ones that the Governor of Arkansas and Georgia have.

To: TigerPaw who wrote (72149)	11/12/2000 11:59:58 PM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

>>Okay laughing boy,what great powers does the governor have?<< He signed the Texas election recount bill! <ggg>

To: TigerPaw who wrote (72149)	11/13/2000 12:03:55 AM
From: marcos	Respond to of 769667

He doesn't even have much power to decline to sign the texecution papers, i've heard?

To: TigerPaw who wrote (72149)	11/13/2000 12:16:35 AM
From: Jimbobwae	Respond to of 769667

FYI, Bosquedog & TigerPaw "The office of governor is probably not as strong in Texas as in some other states. Legally, at least, the governor has little power over certain administrative functions and has no removal power over important elected officials. His privilege of legislative veto may be his strongest executive weapon. Politically, however, the governor has been an influence on the decisions of state government at almost all levels. (http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/GG/mbg3.html) A North Carolina Comparison & Perspective - ncinsider.com

To: TigerPaw who wrote (72149)	11/13/2000 11:19:28 AM
From: Neocon	Respond to of 769667

Texas Administration and social conditions Government The constitution of 1876 outlines the prevailing structure of Texas government. The governor, elected for a four-year term, may initiate legislation, call special legislative sessions, veto bills, and appoint boards and commissions. The governor's power is limited, however, because numerous officials and executive boards are elected rather than appointed. The bicameral legislature comprises the Senate of 31 members who serve for four years and the House of Representatives, with 150 members elected for two years. The top court for civil matters is the Supreme Court, with a chief justice and eight associate justices elected for six-year terms. The highest court for criminal matters is the Court of Criminal Appeals, with nine justices elected for six-year terms. There are 14 courts of civil appeal and more than 370 state district courts, with judges elected for four-year terms. Lower courts comprise county courts, justice of the peace courts, and municipal courts. britannica.com