Is the Texas Attorney General an elected or appointed position?

• A. Appointed by the governor.
• B. Elected.
• C. Selected by the Legislature.
• D. Vacant during sessions.

Answer: (B)

In Texas, the Attorney General is elected by the people in a statewide election, serving a four-year term. The Constitution sets this office up as an elected position, not one that is appointed by the governor or selected by the Legislature. Because it’s an elective office, there isn’t a vacancy during sessions—the office remains filled for the duration of the term and is accountable to voters rather than to another branch through appointment.

Choosing an elected path keeps the AG answerable to the public and independent of legislative or executive appointment processes. The other options would place appointment power in a single branch or imply ongoing vacancy, which isn’t how the office is structured. So the Texas Attorney General is elected.