Texas Executive Branch Research Paper

The Texas Constitution can be described as a prolonged, but detailed document. A document holding information on various sectors including the Executive Branch. However, this executive branch is no ordinary branch in the Texas government. Like the separation powers within the State Government, the Texas executive branch possesses its own separation of powers within its own system. Containing 6 different holders of power, the system preaches balance. Although, some may argue this branch is too strict or complicated, it is the reason this separation of power within the executive branch has worked so well for the Texas Government.

Many people dislike this system of separation within the executive branch. With 6 positions held in the executive branch including: governor, a lieutenant-governor, secretary of

The Texas constitution originally was designed to limit state government control. With the numerous “obstruction points” (a term used in the Texas Politics book) a bill or law needs to go through in the executive branch ensures no bill will be passed unless agreed on by all office holders. This helps keep numerous amounts of pointless bills and regulations from being enforced. Thus, leading to less government regulations being enacted resulting in a prosperous economy. One of the major reasons Texas’ economy performs so well is because of the low taxes and small regulations on corporations and businesses driving its economy. This excerpt also contributes to my point, “Texas Gov. Rick Perry tells Newsmax that he attributes the “Texas Miracle” — the Lone Star State’s relatively robust economy during the economic downturn — to a “light” tax burden and a favorable regulatory climate.” Again, a major reason for the small government in Texas can be attributed to its separation of powers included in the executive branch. Not only does this maintain small government, it retains the power of the