What do we mean when we say that the Texas government has a system of checks and balances?

they mean that they are putting rules in place to help spread the power throughout multiple people.

Explanation:checks and balances usually ensure tha not one person has total power over government decisions

It means that each branch of the government checks on the other branch of government and makes their work more balanced.

branches of government. to ensure a separation of powers, the u.s. federal government is made up of three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. the legislative branch is made up of the house and senate, known collectively as the congress.