In an article posted by the Austin American Statesman, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White says that governors should be limited to two four-year terms. White says that this would prevent incumbents from "amassing too much power" in their position as governor.
White has also said that in order to change the current laws, there should be a voter referendum on term limits. He also favors a proposed constitutional amendment that would need to be approved by voters as well. Texas is one of few states that does not have term limitations for governors, 37 states already have in place term limits.
White is currently running against incumbent Rick Perry who is seeking his third full term as Texas governor. Perry has said that he disagrees with White, stating that he believes "the voters decide who they want to be their elected officials."
