What Occurs If the Senate Fails to Confirm a Gubernatorial

question 23

Multiple Choice

What occurs if the Senate fails to confirm a gubernatorial recess appointment?

• A) The governor is prevented from reappointing that person to the same position.
• B) The governor may not appoint anyone to that position in the future.
• C) The governor must reappoint that person to another position.
• D) The House may call a special session to appoint that person.
• E) The rejected appointee must appeal to the Texas Supreme Court.

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