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Dan Patrick backs stripping power from incoming Democratic Texas Lt. Gov. Vikki Goodwin
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· November 10, 2026
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Outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is backing a proposal to change the Texas Senate’s rules to limit the authority of his Democratic successor, Vikki Goodwin, before she takes office in January. Patrick voiced his support Monday, Nov. 9, during an interview with conservative radio host Mark Davi...
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What is this story about? Outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is backing a proposal to change the Texas Senate’s rules to limit the authority of his Democratic successor, Vikki Goodwin, before she takes office in January. Patrick voiced his support Monday, Nov. 9, during an interview with conservative radio host Mark Davi...
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