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 |
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.