Explain the differences that exist in bureaucratic accountability between Texas's elected executives and appointed executives of boards and commissions.

What will be an ideal response?

The ideal answer should include:
1. The governor does not exercise direct control over agencies, and so state boards and commissions are not directly accountable to a top executive.
2. Board and commission members that are appointed by the governor are removed from direct accountability because the governor cannot remove prior appointees from office and because board members' terms overlap.
3. Elected executive heads, such as agriculture commissioner, provide some measure of accountability for certain agencies because the elected official is accountable to voters for the agency's performance.