In Texas, If a Sitting Governor Is Unable to Hold

question 43

Multiple Choice

In Texas, if a sitting governor is unable to hold office due to impeachment and conviction, resignation, or death, who becomes governor?

• A) the secretary of state
• B) the lieutenant governor
• C) the Speaker of the state House of Representatives
• D) the comptroller of public accounts
• E) a temporary replacement appointed by the lieutenant governor

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