The governor can avoid senate confirmation of an appointee by
A) issuing an executive order.
B) making a recess appointment.
C) appointing a current officeholder.
D) submitting the nomination to the Texas House.

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The governor can make a recess appointment when the Senate is not in session, which allows the appointee to serve in the position until the end of the next legislative session. This avoids the need for Senate confirmation. The other options presented (A, C, and D) do not provide a means for avoiding Senate confirmation.

The Governor Can Avoid Senate Confirmation of an Appointee by