Category:Governors of Texas

This is a parent category for Governor of Texas. Articles should go in one or both of the subcategories, but not here.

The Governor of Texas is the head of the executive branch of Texas's government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Texas Legislature, and to convene the legislature. The governor may grant pardons in cases other than impeachment (but only when recommended by the Board of Pardons and Paroles) or in the case of treason, with permission by the legislature.

In many ways, the governor of Texas is a weaker office, especially compared with the governers of other states.