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Texas Voters Reject Senate Power Shift
Texas voters ousted Senate leaders who could rewrite rules after election.
In brief
Texas voters ousted Senate leaders who could rewrite rules after election. Texas voters elected Vikki Goodwin as lieutenant governor over Republicans who plan to limit her power. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Texas Senate Rules
Texas Senate requires two-thirds of each chamber to be present for business.
Senate Power Shift
Republicans ended bipartisan committee chair appointments and allowed bills to pass without Democrats.
Election Results
Voters rejected Republican Senate leaders who could rewrite state rules.
Power Transition
Defeated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Republican senators meet to limit Vikki Goodwin's powers.
State Constitution
Lieutenant governor presides over Senate and controls bill flow through committee appointments.
Senate Majority
Republicans hold 19 of 31 Senate seats to rewrite rules before Goodwin takes office.
Power Reversal
Voters elected Vikki Goodwin but Senate Republicans plan to strip her authority.
In short
Texas voters elected Vikki Goodwin as lieutenant governor over Republicans who plan to limit her power.
