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The governor of Texas is the head of government of the U.S. state of Texas. The incumbent, Greg Abbott, is the forty-eighth governor to serve in the office since Texas' statehood in 1845. When compared to those of other states, the governorship of Texas has been described as one of relative weakness.
Interim governor (July 20, 1815 – July 27, 1816). He left the charge for health reasons Juan Ignacio Pérez: 1816 1817 Interim governor (July 27, 1816 – March 20, 1817) Manuel Pardo: 1817 1817 Interim governor (March 20, 1817 – May 27, 1817); Also was governor of Coahuila (1819–20) Antonio María Martínez: 1817 1821 Official governor
Dorothy Ann Richards (née Willis; September 1, 1933 – September 13, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 45th governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995. A Democrat, she first came to national attention as the Texas State Treasurer, when she gave the keynote address at the 1988 Democratic National Convention.
No role model existed for Margaret. She saw herself not as a political wife, but as a homebody who was responsible for the health, welfare and religious education of her husband and her children. She became a virtual recluse when Sam Houston was elected Governor of Texas and refused any visitors inside the mansion except her own relatives. [3]
Hogg's wife, Sarah Ann Stinson Ima Hogg, circa 1900. James Stephen Hogg (March 24, 1851 – March 3, 1906) was an American lawyer and statesman, and the 20th Governor of Texas. He was born near Rusk, Texas. Hogg was a follower of the conservative New South Creed which became popular following the U.S. Civil War, and was also associated with ...
Bullington was a cousin of the first wife of John G. Tower, future U.S. Senator from Texas. He fared more strongly than most Texas Republican candidates did in that period, but did not match Butte's 1924 showing against Ferguson. [6] Ferguson's second term as governor was less controversial than her first.
Texas Governor's Mansion: Seat: Austin, Texas: Appointer: Popular vote: Term length: Four years, no term limit: Constituting instrument: Constitution of Texas: Precursor: President of the Republic of Texas: Formation: December 29, 1845 (179 years ago) () First holder: James Pinckney Henderson (1846) Deputy: Lieutenant Governor of Texas: Salary ...
Throughout her career, she has served on various boards and organizations. Abbott took the position of First Lady of Texas on January 20, 2015, succeeding Anita Thigpen Perry. [3] Abbott is the first Hispanic First Lady of Texas. [4] Abbott is a Republican. [5]