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  1. Oct 25, 2022 · Greg Abbott ran as a small-government conservative. But the governor’s office now has more power than ever. Abbott has consolidated power like none before him, at times circumventing the...

  2. Aug 20, 2023 · Under current Texas laws, the term of office for the governor is four years. This means that once elected, a governor will serve a four-year term before facing reelection. This aligns with the standard term length for governors in many other states across the United States.

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  4. Sep 15, 2022 · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who quietly amassed influence with former President Donald Trump and often has tense relations with more moderate members of the Texas Republican party, is seeking a third...

  5. The 48th and current governor is Greg Abbott (R). He assumed office on January 20, 2015, succeeding Rick Perry (R). Perry was the longest-serving governor in state history with a tenure lasting from 2000 to 2015. Abbott previously served as the Attorney General of Texas from 2002 to 2015. [1] Authority.

  6. Governors of Texas are directly elected by registered voters in Texas and serve for a term of four years. They take office on the third Tuesday of January following an election, which is also the date of expiry of the previous gubernatorial term.

  7. Nov 20, 2021 · The Texas governor works with other governors to secure favorable national legislation, including both funding and limits on underfunded or unfunded federal mandates. Thus, Texas governors are active members of the National Governors Association and participants in the National Governor’s Conference.

  8. Oct 25, 2022 · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has consolidated power like no Texas governor in recent history, at times circumventing the GOP-controlled state Legislature and overriding local officials.

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