What occurs should the governor and lieutenant governor both be out of the state at the same time?
A) The president pro tempore of the Senate becomes acting governor.
B) A special election is held,and the office is filled by direct popular vote.
C) The Texas Senate selects one of its members to become governor.
D) The senator with the most seniority becomes governor.
E) The chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court becomes acting governor.

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According to the Texas Constitution, the president pro tempore of the Senate becomes acting governor in case both the governor and lieutenant governor are out of state. This is stated in Article 4, Section 16 of the Texas Constitution.

What Occurs Should the Governor and Lieutenant Governor Both Be