Question

Why does it matter who is speaker of the texas house? the speaker must be able to appoint key democrats as chairs of committees that support the republican agenda. the speaker is as powerful or more powerful than the governor. the speaker must be able to work with the tea party on issues. the speaker sets the legislative agenda?

Answer 1

The answer is "The speaker sets the legislative agenda".
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives is called the speaker. The Texas Constitution requires the House of Representatives, every time another legislature gathers, to pick one of its own individuals to fill in as speaker.