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Eleventh Hour GOP Power Grab Targets Incoming Democratic Governor After Historic Texas Defeat

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Republicans have ten weeks of control left in Texas, and state Rep. Brian Harrison wants them used to curb gubernatorial emergency powers before Democrat Gina Hinojosa takes office after her stunning victory over Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Fox News
11th-hour power play targets incoming Dem governor after historic GOP defeat (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 8, 2026
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Republican Texas Rep. Brian Harrison urged Greg Abbott to convene a special session restricting emergency powers before Gina Hinojosa is sworn in.
Objectivist
Eleventh Hour GOP Power Grab Targets Incoming Democratic Governor After Historic Texas Defeat (opens Objectivist)
Published Nov 9, 2026
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Republicans have ten weeks of control left in Texas, and state Rep. Brian Harrison wants them used to curb gubernatorial emergency powers before Democrat Gina Hinojosa takes office after her stunning victory over Gov. Greg Abbott.