Texas Republicans are urging the current governor to take steps before the incoming Democratic administration to rein in executive authority, arguing that the state’s Republican-led government should act decisively in the final weeks of the outgoing term. Lawmakers claim the remaining time must be used to "restore separation of powers" and prevent what they describe as potential overreach by the incoming governor-elect. The call comes as control of the statehouse shifts ahead of the new administration’s swearing-in, raising questions about how much influence the outgoing leadership can still wield. Critics of the move warn that such actions could set a precedent for future disputes over executive power.
Texas state Rep. Brian Harrison (R) on Wednesday called on Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to curb Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa's (D) power before she is sworn in next year. "We still have total power in Texas, and we must act like it by using the remaining ten weeks to restore separation of powers and limit the...
