Governor of Texas
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Texas
The Governor of Texas is the head of the executive branch of Texas's government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The gubernatorial election is held every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
| Governor of Texas | |
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| Style | The Honorable |
| Residence | Texas Governors Mansion |
| Term length | Four years, no term limit |
| Inaugural holder | James Pinckney Henderson 1846 |
| Formation | Texas Constitution |
| Salary | $150,000 (2013)[1] |
| Website | Office of the Governor |
Living former U.S. governors of Texas
changeAs of August 2017[update], there are two former U.S. governors of Texas who are currently living at this time, the oldest being George W. Bush (1995–2000, born 1946). The most recent death of a former U.S. governor of Texas was that of Mark White (1983–1987), on August 5, 2017. The most recent U.S. governor of Texas to serve who has died is Ann Richards (1991–1995), who died on September 13, 2006.
| Governor | Gubernatorial term | Date of birth (and age) |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush | 1995–2000 | July 6, 1946 |
| Rick Perry | 2000–2015 | March 4, 1950 |
References
change- ↑ "CSG Releases 2013 Governor Salaries". The Council of State Governments. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
