In a statewide election, which is separate from the Governor election. This means it is possible for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to be from separate parties, which last happened during George W. Bush's first term.
2014
in 2014
Next election is in 2016
in the year 2002 approximately what per cent of people voted in the race for governor
4 November 2014
Nov 2013
In a statewide election, which is separate from the Governor election. This means it is possible for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to be from separate parties, which last happened during George W. Bush's first term.
A Lt. Gov. finishes the term and a election is held.
When a vacancy occurs in the office of the lieutenant governor of Texas, the Senate will elect one of its members as the acting President of the Senate until the next state-wide office election.
nonpresidential, or off-year, election years
The Governor can appoint someone to take his place until the next Federal election comes about.