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Dan Patrick threatens to use "nuclear option" to skirt Senate tradition and bring property tax bill to the floor

"I respect our Senate rules, but I do not intend to let a procedural motion stop the Senate from passing this important bill," the lieutenant governor said.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Senate Parliamentarian Karina Davis on on the Senate floor on Jan. 9, 2019.

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