During the Wilson Administration, Texans Held Key Leadership Positions in Congress

During the Wilson administration, Texans held key leadership positions in Congress and had great political influence because

A) Texas was such a populous state.
B) they were wealthy and powerful oil men.
C) the seniority system rewarded members who spent many terms in office.
D) Texas voted overwhelmingly for Republican candidates.
E) Wilson was afraid that Texas might break up into five separate states.