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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Definitions:

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been incurred but not yet paid, often related to bonds or loans.

Note Receivable

A written promise that a certain amount of money will be paid at a future date, representing an asset for the holder.

Interest Revenue

Income earned by an entity from lending money or through investments in interest-bearing assets.

Deferred Revenue

Deferred Revenue is income a company has received for goods or services that have yet to be delivered or performed, recorded as a liability on the balance sheet.