The Texas Government operates under a system defined by the Texas Constitution, which was adopted in 1876. It consists of three branches: the executive, led by the Governor, the legislative, which includes the Texas Legislature (comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate), and the judicial, which interprets laws through various courts. The Texas Legislature meets biennially to create laws, while the Governor enforces them. The judicial branch includes the Texas Supreme Court and lower courts, ensuring justice and legal interpretation. This structure allows for a balance of power and accountability within the state.