Which statement best describes the Texas governor's use of the veto over the past 75 years?

A. Almost 80 percent of governors' vetoes have been overridden by the legislature.
B. Governors have rarely used the veto power.
C. Only once has a governor's veto been overridden by the legislature.
D. There has been about a 50-50 split between sustained vetoes and veto overrides.


Answer: C

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