Which Two Political Leaders in Texas Are the Most Powerful

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which two political leaders in Texas are the most powerful figures in the state?

• A) the governor and the lieutenant governor
• B) the governor and the comptroller of public accounts
• C) the comptroller of public accounts and the lieutenant governor
• D) the lieutenant governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives
• E) the governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives

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