Governor's Appointment Responsibility The authority to make
governmental appointments is one of the powers given to the
Governor of Texas by the state's constitution. During a four-
year term, a Governor will make about 3,000 appointments. Most
appointments are: - State officials and members of state boards,
commissions and councils that carry out the laws and direct the
policies of state government activities; - Members of task
forces that advise the Governor or executive agencies on
specific issues and policies; and - State elected and judicial
offices when vacancies occur by resignation or death of the
office holder. To apply with the Governor Perry Administration,
please read about the Appointment Process prior to completing
the Appointment Application. The majority of these appointments
are volunteer positions, representative of our citizen
government. Most appointees are entitled to standard travel
expenses and/or per diem to attend meetings and conduct business
of the board or commission. The List of Ap