Texas ( State )

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People

George W. Bush (R) - President of the United States
The Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000, Bush entered the White House in 2001 as the 43rd President. Though re-elected in 2004, his administration has been unpopular due to the Iraq War, scandals, and a divisive style of politics.
John Cornyn (R) - Senator
Rick Perry (R) - Governor
David Dewhurst (R) - Lieutenant Governor
Kay Granger (R) - Representative
Michael T. McCaul (R) - Representative
Mikal Watts (D) - Attorney
Kay Bailey Hutchison (R) - Senator
John Culberson (R) - Representative
Jeb Hensarling (R) - Representative
Ann W. Richards (D)
Ross Perot () - Businessman & Politician
Ted Poe (R) - Representative
Kenny Marchant (R) - Representative
Joe Linus Barton (R) - Representative
Pete Sessions (R) - Representative
Louie Gohmert (R) - Representative
Mac Thornberry (R) - Representative
Matthew Dowd (R) - Campaign Consultant
Lamar Seeligson Smith (R) - Representative
Chet Edwards (D) - Representative
Ruben Hinojosa (D) - Representative
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D) - Representative
Mike Conaway (R) - Representative
John R. Carter (R) - Representative
Sam Johnson (R) - Representative
Charlie Gonzalez (D) - Representative
Al Green (D) - Representitive
Lloyd Alton Doggett II (D) - Representative
Silvestre Reyes (D) - Representitive
Michael C. Burgess (R) - Representative
Ciro D. Rodriguez (D) - Representative
Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) - Representative
Solomon Porfirio Ortiz (D) - Representative
Ralph Moody Hall (D) - Representative
Tom Craddick (R) - State Representative
Kevin Patrick Brady (R) - Representative
Rick Noreiga (D) - State Representative

Government & Groups of Influence

Executive Branch
According to the Texas Constitution the Executive Branch consists of six key positions: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Commissioner of the General Land Office and Attorney General.
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy regulates the practice of public accountancy in Texas. It regulates and enforces CPA qualifications and licensing.
Texas Democratic Superdelegates
This group consists of Democratic Superdelegates from Texas to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Texas has 35 superdelegates in 2008, including 3 "add-on" delegates.
Texas State Government
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission oversees alcohol related policy and enforcement including investigations, sting operations, marketing practices, licensing, tax collection, seller training, ports of entry and educational programs.
Adjutant General's Deptartment of Texas
The Adjutant General is the senior military officer under the Governor and de facto commander of the Texas military forces including the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and Texas State Guard. He is known as TAG, and is appointed by the Governor.
State Office of Administrative Hearings
The Texas Legislature created SOAH in 1991 as a neutral, independent forum where Texas agencies or other governmental entities and private citizens or entities can resolve legal disputes.
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
The Texas Legislature created the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) in 1991 to license, certify and regulate real estate appraisers in Texas under state and federal laws. The Governor appoints the nine-member board.
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
The Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services works to improve the quality of life for Texans with disabilities and families with children who have developmental delays.
Texas Department of Agriculture
The Texas Legislature established the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in 1907. The commissioner of agriculture, is elected in the general election and the organization develops and executes state policy on farming, agriculture and food.
Texas Commission on the Arts
The Texas Commission on the Arts promotes Texas arts through the conservation and advancement of the arts and cultural industries.
The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, the agricultural and life sciences research agency of Texas, conducts biotechnology and disease research. The agency’s primary mission is to foster economic viability throughout Texas’ agricultural industry.
Texas Animal Health Commission
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) makes and enforces regulations to prevent, control, specific infectious animal diseases that endanger livestock. The Texas governor appoints the commissioners.
Republican Party of Texas
State party for the Republicans in Texas.
Texas Senate
The Texas Senate is the upper house of the Texas Legislature. It has 31 members representing different districts of Texas. The Lieutenant Governor presides over the Texas Senate as Constitutional President.
Texas House of Representatives
The Texas House of Representatives is the lower house of the Texas Legislature. It has 150 members representing different districts of Texas.
Legislative Branch
The Texas Legislature is a bicameral institution consisting of an upper house, the Texas Senate, and a lower house, the Texas House of Representatives.