Because the structure of the Texas court system is essentially unchanged since the days of the Republic of Texas, it remains very simple

Associations of governments or government officials in metropolitan areas that study, discuss, and recommend solutions to metropolitanwide problems are ________

A. special districts B. metropolitan statistical areas C. councils of governments D. consolidated agencies

What role is undertaken by the majority party in legislatures at all levels?

A. makes committee assignments B. leads oversight and criticism of ruling party policies C. elects the legislature's leaders D. holds a majority on committees E. elects legislative leaders, makes committee assignments, and holds the majority on committees