The Texas governor's power over judges extends to
A) removing any judge on his own initiative for incompetence.
B) appointing of the appellate divisions, with senate consent.
C) filling vacancies arising in state district and appellate courts.
D) recommending to the Commission on Judicial Conduct that a sitting judge be removed.

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The Texas governor has the power to fill vacancies that arise in state district and appellate courts, as stated in option C. Option A is incorrect as the governor can only remove a judge after a first recommendation by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Option B is incorrect as the governor appoints judges to the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals, not the appellate divisions. Option D is incorrect as the governor can only recommend the removal of a judge; the final decision is made by the Commission on Judicial Conduct.

The Texas Governor's Power Over Judges Extends to