1.   He had not been very visible in local politics before the governor tapped him to succeed the highly respected Hart.

2.   In addition, it creates a special rainy-day fund that governors can tap to handle unexpected growth in the number of citizens eligible for Medicaid coverage.

3.   Walt said the governor will tap someone to fill the vacant commission seat and will appoint an interim chairman.

4.   One veteran from the Bush administration is Card, a former transportation secretary, who the Texas governor tapped as his choice for White House chief of staff.

5.   One veteran from the Bush administration is Andrew Card, a former transportation secretary, who the Texas governor tapped as his choice for White House chief of staff.