Texas state government

Texas state government is the governmental structure of the U.S. state of Texas as established by its Constitution and law, which consists of executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The capital city is Austin.

Executive Branch:
The Governor is head of the executive branch in Texas; he or she serves as commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces and has authority over all other offices within this branch (except where prohibited). The Lieutenant governor acts as President to preside over sessions during legislative meetings when necessary but otherwise only performs administrative duties while also serving on various committees when called upon by the Governor. Other statewide officers include Attorney General Ken Paxton, Comptroller Glenn Hegar, Commissioner George P Bush (Land Office), Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Railroad Commission Ryan Sitton & Christi Craddick , State Treasurer Rolando Pablos & Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L Hecht . These officials are elected by a popular vote from among candidates nominated or selected using various methods determined at each election cycle depending on what office they seek to fill; these voting requirements can be found in Article 6 Sec 1&2of TX Constitutions Section 4ofTXConstitution for full details about qualifications for running for office plus current eligibility statutes specific to TX ).

Legislative Branch:
The Legislature holds regular session every two years beginning January 10th with no limit set how long it may last although usually lasts 140 days unless special laws have been passed allowing an additional 30 day extension (as was done during 2013). It comprises 150 members divided into 31 districts consisting both representatives who serve 2 year terms(A) Senators 3year terms(B)). Bills must pass through both chambers before becoming law though some exceptions exist such Senate Concurrent Resolutions that require approval Govr only once approved become binding effect immediately without signature required). Legislative processes used include open records requests public hearings committee reports etc ensure transparency accountability fairness provide opportunity citizens participate decision making affecting them their families communities across TX!

Judicial Branch:                                                                   
                 The Judiciary interprets resolves disputes based laws created legislature provides fair justice those involved legal proceedings including civil criminal cases appellate reviews constitutional issues -Supreme court highest ranking body composed 9 Justices appointed Govr confirmed senate serve life tenure until age 70yr old lower courts consist district Courts County/County level Courts Municipal Judges Probate Judges Appellate Courts Circuit Appeals Regional Federal Districts US Court appeals Fifth Circuit Houston San Antonio El Paso Mcallen Dallas Ft Worth Waco Austin Texarkana Corpus christi Amarillo Galveston Tyler Longview Beaumont Harlingen Brownsville Victoria Tyler Edinburg Sherman Palestine Huntsville College Station Childress Paris Giddings Mount Pleasant Sulphur Springs Alpine Graham Wichita Falls Lufkin Nacogdoches Livingston Palacios Brenham Houston Jasper Marshall New Boston Del Rio Kermit Van Horn Port Lavaca Fredericksburg La Grange Seguin Eagle Pass Crystal City Presidio Junction etc… All judges remain subject periodic retention elections keep them accountable voters decide whether stay seat vacated new candidate chosen govt process!.

Special Governance Areas :                                          
  In addition above standard governance there several areas specifically designated receive extra attention focus efforts betterment society economy educational opportunities health care access housing assistance environmental protection animal welfare services military bases veterans benefits protect natural resources reduce crime rate increase tourism economic development initiatives more…these entities typically operate under regional boards commissions whose purpose direct implementation projects programs improve quality living living standards Texans citizens alike throughout entire country world wide operations too!.