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Lawmakers Mulling Term Limits for Statewide Officials

As soon as November, Texans could vote on whether to impose term limits on statewide officials. Under a proposal that would first require approval from the Legislature, certain offices would be limited to two consecutive four-year terms.

By Veronica Zaragovia, KUT News
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As soon as November, Texans could vote on whether to impose term limits on statewide officials. Under a proposal that would first require approval from the Legislature, certain offices would be limited to two consecutive four-year terms.

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