Governor of Texas

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. The gubernatorial election is held every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Governor of Texas
Flag of the Governor
Seal of the Governor
Incumbent Greg Abbott since January 20, 2015
Style	The Honorable
Residence	Texas Governors Mansion
Term length	Four years, no term limit
Inaugural holder	James Pinckney Henderson 1846
Formation	Texas Constitution
Salary	$150,000 (2013)[1]
Website	Office of the Governor

Living former U.S. governors of Texas

As of August 2017^[update], there are two former U.S. governors of Texas who are currently living at this time, the oldest being George W. Bush (1995–2000, born 1946). The most recent death of a former U.S. governor of Texas was that of Mark White (1983–1987), on August 5, 2017. The most recent U.S. governor of Texas to serve who has died is Ann Richards (1991–1995), who died on September 13, 2006.

Governor	Gubernatorial term	Date of birth (and age)
George W. Bush	1995–2000	(1946-07-06) July 6, 1946 (age 79)
Rick Perry	2000–2015	(1950-03-04) March 4, 1950 (age 75)