The Governor is the chief executive officer of the state. They oversee the administration of state government, sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature, and serve as the commander-in-chief of the Texas National Guard.  

The Lieutenant Governor presides over the Texas Senate, assigns bills to committees, and represents the state in official functions. They also succeed the Governor in case of vacancy.  

The Attorney General is the state’s chief legal officer. They provide legal advice to state agencies, represent the state in legal matters, and enforce consumer protection laws.  

The Comptroller manages the state’s finances, including tax collection, auditing, and financial reporting. They play a crucial role in budgeting and fiscal matters.  

This office oversees state-owned lands, mineral rights, and coastal resources. They manage public lands, oil and gas leases, and environmental conservation efforts.

Responsible for agricultural policies, promoting Texas agriculture, and ensuring food safety. They oversee programs related to farming, ranching, and rural development.  

The Railroad Commission regulates the oil and gas industry, pipelines, and surface mining. It ensures safe and efficient energy production.  

The Chief Justice leads the Texas Supreme Court, which handles civil and juvenile cases. They also oversee the state’s judicial system.

These justices serve on the Texas Supreme Court and decide legal matters related to civil law, constitutional issues, and appeals.  

The presiding judge leads the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, which handles criminal appeals, writs of habeas corpus, and other criminal matters.

These judges serve on the Court of Criminal Appeals and handle criminal cases, ensuring due process and justice.

Chief executive and presiding officer of the county. They Preside over the Commissioners Court, Acts as the county’s chief administrative officer, oversees county operations, budget execution, and emergency management, in smaller counties, may also hear certain probate or misdemeanor cases and represents the county in intergovernmental matters.

Legislative and executive governing body member. They serve on the Commissioners Court, adopt the county budget and tax rate, set county policy and approve contracts, oversee roads, bridges, and infrastructure in their precinct, supervise county departments assigned by the court.

Chief law enforcement officer of the county. They operate the county jail, provide law enforcement in unincorporated areas, serve warrants, subpoenas, and civil process, provides courthouse security, may manage patrol, investigations, and specialized units.

County tax administrator. They assess and collect property taxes for the county and other taxing units, register motor vehicles and issues license plates, collect certain fees and fines, voter registration duties in many counties.

Official record keeper for the county. They maintain records of the Commissioners Court, record real property documents (deeds, liens), issue marriage licenses, maintain birth and death records, and oversee early voting and election administration in some counties.

Clerk of the district courts. They maintain records for district courts, manage criminal and civil case filings, collect court fees and fines, maintain jury records for district courts

Chief felony prosecutor for the district. They prosecute felony criminal cases, represent the state in district courts, advises law enforcement during investigations, represents the state in child support enforcement (in many districts)

Prosecutor and legal counsel for the county. They prosecute misdemeanor cases, represent the county in civil matter, advises county officials on legal issues, may handle juvenile cases (varies by county)

County financial custodian. They manage county funds and accounts, receive and disburses county money, maintain financial records, assists with investment of county funds (as authorized) (Not all counties have this office.)

Local judicial officer. They handle minor civil cases (small claims, evictions), preside over justice court misdemeanors, conducts inquests, perform marriages, issue warrants and magistrate duties

Peace officer of the justice court. They serve civil process (evictions, writs), provide courtroom security for JP courts, execute warrants, perform patrol duties in some precincts

Chief elected official of the city. They preside over city council meetings, represent the city publicly and ceremonially, provide leadership and policy direction, may vote on council matters (varies by charter), may have veto power in some cities

Legislative body of the city. They pass city ordinances and resolutions, adopt the city budget and tax rate, approve contracts and appointments, set policy for city operations, represent residents of districts or wards

Chief administrative officer. They implement city council policy, oversee all city departments, prepare the city budget, hire and supervise department heads, manage day-to-day city operations.

Official record keeper and elections officer. They maintain city records and ordinances, oversee municipal elections, keep minutes of council meetings, manages public information requests.

Judge of municipal court. They hear cases involving city ordinance violations, handle traffic and misdemeanor cases, issue warrants and conduct magistrate duties.