During his two terms , he oversaw the dedication of the new Texas State Capitol , resolved the Jaybird - Woodpecker War .
During his two terms , he became the only Texas governor to call a special session to deal with a treasury surplus .
During his two terms , he oversaw the dedication of the new Texas State Capitol , resolved the Jaybird - Woodpecker War , and became the only Texas governor to call a special session to deal with a treasury surplus .