second-highest constitutional office in the U.S. state of Texas From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lieutenant Governor of Texas is a constitutional statewide elected office in the executive branch of the state government of the U.S. state of Texas. It is the second highest-ranking official in the state government.
| Lieutenant Governor of Texas | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Lieutenant Governor | |
| President of the Texas Senate | |
| Style |
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| Member of | Texas Executive Branch Texas Cabinet |
| Seat | Austin, Texas |
| Appointer | Governor of Texas |
| Term length | Four years, no term limit |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Texas |
| Website | Office of the Lieutenant Governor |
The lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor for a four-year term. Official duties of the lieutenant governor are under the current Texas Constitution are to serve as the president of the Texas Senate, serve as the acting governor in the absence of the governor from the state or to become the governor in the event of the governor's death, resignation or impeachment.
Dan Patrick is the current Lieutenant Governor of Texas, in office since January 2015, under Greg Abbott.
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