The office of a state lieutenant governor often fails to evoke images of power, influence, or prestige. However, in Texas the office is regarded by many as the most powerful political office in the state. The Texas lieutenant governor derives his power from several sources, including the Texas Constitution, Senate rules, statutes, and the personality of the officeholder. This work explores the role of the Texas lieutenant governor in the pre-modern period with an examination of the office’s legalistic and pre-statehood roots. Aspects explored include the backgrounds of the men who became lieutenant governor, the power the officeholders exerted during their time in office, and whether or not the office became a platform for future political success. The men who served as lieutenant governor during the first century of statehood for Texas did not have the power enjoyed by their more recent contemporaries. However, some of them laid a foundation for the future by exploiting political opportunities and amending legislative practices. As Texas grew into a modern and urban state, the power and influence of the office of lieutenant governor also grew.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc804940 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Taylor, Nicholas Gerard |
| Contributors | McCaslin, Richard B., Hagler, Dorse Harland, 1937-, Seligmann, Gustav L. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 129 pages, Text |
| Coverage | United States - Texas, 1846/1950 |
| Rights | Public, Taylor, Nicholas Gerard, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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