“The House soundly defeated a move Wednesday to restrict the governor and statewide officeholders to two consecutive terms. The proposed constitutional amendment, which would have been decided by voters in November, crashed on a 61-80 vote — miles short of the 100 votes necessary.
Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, fought for the proposal, noting that 36 other states had similar restrictions to allow fresh ideas and talent into the executive branch.
He cited the Republican Party of Texas platform, which calls for term limits. He told of statewide polls where 80 percent supported the idea.”
- Texas House rejects term limits for governor, statewide officeholders | Dallasnews.com - News for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News
Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, fought for the proposal, noting that 36 other states had similar restrictions to allow fresh ideas and talent into the executive branch.
He cited the Republican Party of Texas platform, which calls for term limits. He told of statewide polls where 80 percent supported the idea.”
- Texas House rejects term limits for governor, statewide officeholders | Dallasnews.com - News for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News