Not sure most will understand what you mean about “weak” governor. It’s not a slam on Perry, right? It’s the fact that the Texas government was set up to be weak. Thanks to Sam Houston, or so I’ve been told.
We have a weak governor Constitutionally, although Perry has exerted more power than past Governors. Most of our statewide officials are elected separately, not as a single slate. We also have 2 Supreme Courts (civil and criminal), lol.
We like the division of power.
Weak in reaction to the strong Republican governors of Reconstruction day. Until about thirty years ago, governers served two-year terms.The other executive offices were mainly elective. By reigning so long, Perry has managed get his friends in all the boards etc.