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Outgoing GOP Texas Lt. Gov. Wants to Limit His Democratic Successor’s Powers

Texas Republicans could convene a special session, voting to limit Democrats' executive powers before they are sworn in.

By Chris Walker

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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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