Texas governor’s emergency powers during pandemics would be curbed under bill advanced in state House Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:00am The Texas House on Monday gave preliminary approval to a sweeping bill that would reform the governor’s emergency powers during ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Texas governor’s emergency powers during pandemics would be curbed under bill advanced in state House