Which of the following statements is true about Governor Jim Ferguson?

a. He was reelected to the governor's office in 1924.
b. The Progressive era of Texas politics began with Governor Jim Ferguson.
c. He used the line item veto to eliminate all funding for the University of Texas.
d. He was the only governor to be impeached by the House and not convicted by the Senate of the Texas Legislature.


Answer: C

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