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Since Texans feared a powerful government, they did not want a powerful executive figure who could abuse his power. Instead, they created the “plural executive” system that consists of a Governor, a Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Land Commissioner, and Attorney General. Being only one of the members of the executive board, the Governor does not have that many powers. He has the power to appoint the members of boards and commissions, so he can always choose people with similar interests. However, the governor’s appointees have to be confirmed by two-thirds of the Senate. Furthermore, the governor can only fire people who were appointed by him. Thus, even though the Governor is given the power of appointment,
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