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Sunday's Child - Nikolas
Texas Lawmakers Seek to Curtail Governor's Power 3/18/13
Associated Press
3/18/13
(Information in the following story is from: The Dallas Morning News,
http://www.dallasnews.com. Not for online use in Dallas market.)
AUSTIN, Texas - Some Republican and Democratic legislators have joined
forces on measures aimed at curtailing Gov. Rick Perry's power, benefits and
number of terms.
The Dallas Morning News (http://dallasne.ws/144MnmW ) reported Sunday that
at least six bills, proposed constitutional amendments and budget decisions
would reduce the governor's power or perks.
Perry took office in December 2000 when fellow Republican George W. Bush
resigned in order to become president. Perry was elected to four-year terms in
2002, 2006 and 2010.
One bill seeks to impose a two-term limit.
Another wants the governor to pay his security costs when traveling for
personal or political trips. Perry, during his failed 2012 presidential bid,
spent 160 days out of state - costing taxpayers $3.7 million.
An aide says Perry will review any bill that reaches his desk.