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The formal powers of the Texas governor are
relatively weak but have grown stronger in recent
years. The governor's power is enhanced by a
long tenure and the ability to appoint supporters to
important boards and commissions. Currently,
Texas places no term limits on governors. To be a
campaign. Candidates use their fundraising efforts
to symbolize the support they hold among the
people of Texas and publicize large totals at filing
deadlines.
The biennial state budget for fiscal years 2020-
2021 set the governor's annual salary at
$153,750. The Texas Constitution forbids the
governor and other executive officers (except the
lieutenant governor) from holding other civil or
corporate office. The lieutenant governor heads
the constitutional order of succession.
Impeachment by the Texas House of
Representatives and conviction by the Senate
form the only constitutionally prescribed method of
forcing a Texas governor from office -only one
governor has been impeached and removed.
The governor's informal powers are not based on
law but stem from the governor's popularity with
the public and are based on traditions, symbols,
and ceremonies. The governor's speeches and
public appearances reflect the role of chief of
state.