Ann Richards was the head of the executive branch of a state government.
The Governor of Texas is the head of the executive branch of Texas 's government and the commander-in-chief of the state 's military forces .. Texas. Texas. executive branch. executive branch. commander-in-chief. commander-in-chief. military forces. Texas National Guard. The governor has the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Texas Legislature , and to convene the legislature .. Texas. Texas. governor. Governor ( United States ). veto. veto. bills. bill ( proposed law ). Texas Legislature. Texas Legislature. The governor may grant pardons in cases other than impeachment -LRB- but only when recommended by the Board of Pardons and Paroles -RRB- or in the case of treason , with permission by the legislature .. governor. Governor ( United States ). impeachment. impeachment. Board of Pardons and Paroles. Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. treason. treason. The current Governor is Greg Abbott .. Greg Abbott. Greg Abbott