In Texas, the governor has near absolute authority over?

Question

a) appointing officials.

b) removing officials.

c) the state's budget.

d) special sessions.

Answer 1

Answer is D. Special Sessions. The Texas Governor may call a special session of the State House of Representatives  and State Senate at any time on any issue he chooses.

The Governor may appoint officials , but he must have the approval of the State Senate.

The Legislature may cause the removal of an official when deemed necessary and does not need approval from the Governor.

The State Budget is also generated from the Legislature. The Governor may request items in the budget and make recommendations, but the Legislature and the State Comptroller has the final word.

Answer 2

a

Answer 3

wiki says:

In popular lore and belief the lieutenant governor, who heads the Senate and appoints its committees, has more power than the governor. The governor commands the state militia and can veto bills passed by the Legislature and call special sessions of the Legislature (this power is exclusive to the governor and can be exercised as often as desired). The governor also appoints members of various executive boards and fills judicial vacancies between elections.

Answer 4

e) his wife and his mistress