Author Question: What is the only statewide elected office created by the legislature instead of the constitution? ... (Read 61 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

What is the only statewide elected office created by the legislature instead of the constitution?

A) Comptroller of public accounts B) Railroad commissioner C) Attorney general D) Agriculture commissioner E) Lieutenant governor

Question 2

The principal role of the Attorney General of Texas is

A) to prosecute serious violations of state criminal laws in and for Texas, including but not limited to capital murder offenses and the assassination of state officials such as the governor.
B) to serve as the state's chief civil lawyer, litigating on behalf of state agencies whether the agency is in the role of plaintiff or defendant.
C) to serve as the chief election officer for the state.
D) to manage state owned land and mineral leases.
E) to issue legal rulings in cases when state courts have rendered differing opinions on an issue.