After learning about the Texas
government from our class textbook, it is very plain to see that the people who
wrote the current Texas constitution did not want one person or group
within the government having too much power, especially the governor. This is
quite understandable after their experience with Governor E.J. Davis, and I
personally enjoy the fact that Rick Perry does not have a substantial amount of
power given to him through the constitution because he is too conservative and does not
adequately represent the views and diversity of the current state of Texas. I
think Perry made the correct decision in deciding not to run for yet another
term as governor. This opens the door for someone to lead Texas into a more liberal
age and better represent its people while building toward a brighter future. Sadly, now that Greg Abbott has put his name in the running for the
position, it seems as though it may be difficult for Texas to make substantial changes
because Abbott is so similar to Perry in his beliefs about government and what
actions should be taken for Texas.
The state of Texas needs
new blood to rejuvenate it and shake up the status quo of Republican dominance
that is bound to continue unless a major change is made. It would be great if a
Democrat could step up and fill the spot, but it currently seems that there isn’t
anyone strong enough to really challenge Abbott for the position. It seems as
though Republican control will continue, but hopefully Democrats may be able to
make some inroads in House and Senate seats and possibly begin paving the way
for a Democratic governor and decrease in Republican power.