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Jilly_in_VA

(14,670 posts) Mon Jun 1, 2026, 02:11 PM Monday

Does Texas not have term limits? [View all]

How long has Hot Wheels been governor? It seems like forever, and he's running again. Am I mistaken, or is the term longer than 4 years, or do they not have term limits like any sensnsible state?

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Does Texas not have term limits? [View all] Jilly_in_VA Monday OP

In NH, VT, CT, ID, IL, IA, MA, MN, NY, TX, UT, WA, & WI, the governor can serve for an unlimited amount of time with no Celerity Monday #1

Nope, no term limits here. mwmisses4289 Monday #2

Rick "Cementhead" Perry still holds the record at 14 years as governor. LudwigPastorius Monday #3

This message was self-deleted by its author LudwigPastorius Monday #4

*Cosmic sigh* Jilly_in_VA Monday #5