The lieutenant governor of Texas __________.

A. is appointed by the governor
B. has traditionally been allowed to appoint members of all standing committees
C. must bring bills to the floor of the Senate according to the schedule determined in the chamber's calendar
D. is elected for a six-year term by his fellow senators

Answer: B

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