A vacancy in which of the following offices is not filled by a special election?

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According to the Texas Constitution, a vacancy in the office of the governor or lieutenant governor is filled by the next person in the line of succession, not by a special election. For example, if the governor were to resign, the lieutenant governor would become governor and a new lieutenant governor would then be chosen by the Texas Senate. Vacancies in the other offices listed (U.S. senator from Texas, member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and member of the Texas House of Representatives) are filled by special elections.

A Vacancy in Which of the Following Offices Is Not