Dan Patrick Urges Senate Republicans to Curb Successor’s PowersPatrick Moves to Weaken the Democrat Voters ChoseSenate Republicans Should Protect the Majority Voters Kept
On November 9, outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick backed changing Senate rules to limit the authority of Democrat Vikki Goodwin, who defeated him in the November 3 election. Republicans retained control of the Texas Senate.On November 9, outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged Republican senators to reduce the authority of Vikki Goodwin, the Democrat who defeated him on November 3. Republicans still hold a Senate majority.On November 9, outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick backed Senate rule changes that could limit Democrat Vikki Goodwin’s powers after her November 3 victory. Republicans retained a 19-12 majority in the chamber.