Why Does It Matter Who Is Speaker of the Texas

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why does it matter who is Speaker of the Texas House?

• A) The Speaker is as powerful or more powerful than the governor.
• B) The Speaker must be able to appoint key Democrats as chairs of committees that support the Republican agenda.
• C) The Speaker sets the legislative agenda.
• D) The Speaker must be able to work with the Tea Party on issues.

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