Should Texas emergency orders expire after 30 days without lawmakers' approval?

Texas Republican state Rep. Brian Harrison called on Gov. Greg Abbott to convene a special session to limit governors’ emergency powers before Democratic Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa takes office. Harrison’s proposed legislation would expire emergency orders after 30 days without legislative approval and prohibit governors from suspending or modifying statutes. Under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975, governors can issue executive orders with the force of law and suspend regulations during declared disasters. Democratic state Rep. Donna Howard said Democrats could consider options not to participate in such a session.