From Texastribune · · 40s
Texas Senate Republicans May Limit Lieutenant Governor Power
Texas Senate Republicans could block Democratic lieutenant governor's authority by changing chamber rules.
In brief
Texas Senate Republicans could block Democratic lieutenant governor's authority by changing chamber rules. Texas Senate Republicans may restrict Lieutenant Governor Vikki Goodwin's power by altering chamber rules when the Legislature convenes. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Texas Senate Republicans
Texas Senate Republicans will hold 19 seats when the Legislature convenes in two months.
Lieutenant Governor Vikki Goodwin
Vikki Goodwin became Texas' first Democratic lieutenant governor since 1999.
Senate Rules Power Shift
Most of the lieutenant governor's power comes from chamber rules approved by state senators at the start of each legislative session.
What it means
Texas Senate Republicans may restrict Lieutenant Governor Vikki Goodwin's power by altering chamber rules when the Legislature convenes.
