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Should Texas Republicans limit the governor's emergency powers before the transition?

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Texas Republican state Rep. Brian Harrison urged Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to limit the governor’s emergency powers before Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa takes office in January. Harrison called on the state House and Senate to pass his bill, HB911, and said he had sought such limits since 2022, regardless of the governor’s party. Republicans hold the governorship and both legislative chambers until January; according to Fox News, state law allows the governor to issue and change directives during a declared emergency.

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