Is it more accurate to say that the texas governor is the state’s “chief persuader” than to say that he or she is the “chief executive”? why or why not? who actually holds the power as outlined in the texas constitution? what is that power?

I think it is fair to say that the position of Texas governor is limited in power by the way Texas government is set up. It would appear that the new Texas Constitution of 1876 was formed to greatly limit the Texas governor's ability to get things done without vast support of other members of the Texas government. However, with the support of legislators (Like Governor Perry built through his lengthy time in office) the balance of power can still sit greatly in the governor's hands. The outline of the Texas constitution actually offers the lieutenant governor the most power.