Fragmentation of the Texas executive branch into independent agencies was done by various legislatures to
A) avoid the issue of power becoming too centralized.
B) help Governor E. J. Davis deal with the former slave owners.
C) promote political patronage and kick-backs.
D) aid the power block of the petroleum producers in the legislature.

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Fragmentation of the Texas executive branch into independent agencies was done to avoid the issue of power becoming too centralized. This was seen as a way to distribute power and prevent abuse of power by any one individual or office.

Fragmentation of the Texas Executive Branch into Independent Agencies Was