The Texas governor can be impeached by the State House of Representatives for committing treason, bribery, or any other high crime or misdemeanor.

[4] The 1861 secessionist constitution set the term start date at the first Monday in the November following the election.

[6] The Reconstruction-era constitution of 1869 removed the limit on terms,[7] Texas remains one of 16 states, territory or jurisdiction (including the U.S.

Despite the lack of term limits, no Texas governor in the 19th or 20th century ever served more than seven and a half consecutive years in office (Allan Shivers) or eight years total service (Bill Clements, in two non-consecutive four-year terms).

The governor's primary official workplace is located within the Texas State Capitol in Austin.

The following timeline depicts the progression of the governors of Texas and their political affiliation at the time of assuming office.