Outgoing GOP Texas Lt. Gov. Wants to Limit His Democratic Successor’s Powers Before She Takes Office
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Texas Republicans could convene a special session, voting to limit Democrats’ executive powers before they are sworn in.

Texas Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has called for GOP lawmakers in the state legislature to pass new limits on his Democratic successor, Lt. Gov.-elect Vikki Goodwin, who won in the state’s “blue wave” last week. Patrick issued the call to alter the powers of his own office during an appearance on a conservative radio show on Monday. The office of lieutenant governor has far more…

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  • Hacksaw@lemmy.ca
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    16 minutes ago

    Republicans salting the fields knowing they won’t see power in a long time.