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Government Information: Texas: Texas Government

Texas.gov

Texas.gov is the official website of Texas state government.

Who Represents Me?

Executive Branch

“The Executive Department of the State shall consist of a Governor, who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the State, a Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Commissioner of the General Land Office, and Attorney General.” (Texas Constitution. Art. 4. Sec. 1. Amended Nov. 7, 1995.)

Legislative Branch

“The Legislative power of this State shall be vested in a Senate and House of Representatives, which together shall be styled ‘The Legislature of the State of Texas.’” (Texas Constitution. Art. 3. Sec. 1)

Texas Constitution, Laws, Rules and Regulations

Texas Legislature Online

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