The Standing Committees of the Texas Legislature Engage in Oversight

The standing committees of the Texas Legislature engage in oversight of the executive branch ______.

A) because there is a natural distrust of the executive among members of the legislature
B) to assure that procedures, standards, and regulations developed by the agencies follow legislative intent
C) because the executive is staffed mostly by political appointees who require constant monitoring
D) because constituents demand it and reward it
E) to placate powerful interest groups