how is the lieutenant governor elected in texas
First up, the lieutenant governor gets to be governor if the governor dies and even if the governor just leaves the state for a few days. The Texas Constitution says you can't be the governor of Texas when you're not physically in the state.So when Governor Rick Perry was on the road hitting several national news programs last week, current Lt. Governor David Dewhurst was acting governor.he lieutenant governor still has power over a bill even if it makes it out of committee. They decide when a bill comes up for a vote, and when to recognize a senator for any floor action. So, lots of power. But, power that isn't dictated by the Texas Constitution or even state law.