In the Shadow of a New Rule
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick made news — again — this past month by changing the rules of the Texas Senate. Texas’ upper chamber only needs 18…
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick made news — again — this past month by changing the rules of the Texas Senate. Texas’ upper chamber only needs 18 of its 31 members to bring a bill to the floor. It is dubbed the 5/9 Rule.
That is a mouthful to say but here is how it works. A “blocker bill” — something trivial — will be placed at the beginning…
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