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The New York Constitution grants authority to the Governor to pardon (or grant other forms of clemency, such as commutation) for anyone convicted of state crimes. [[Democrat]] Gov. [[David Paterson]] fully used this authority.
The New York Constitution grants authority to the Governor to pardon (or grant other forms of clemency, such as commutation) for anyone convicted of state crimes. [[Democrat]] Gov. [[David Paterson]] fully used this authority.
===Texas===
Due to the actions of Governor [[Pa Ferguson]], who routinely granted pardons in exchange for bribes, the [[Texas Legislature]] changed the law. Under current law, the Governor cannot unilaterally grant a pardon (something liberals refuse to tell people when asking others to bombard the Governor's Office with requests when an inmate is scheduled for execution); s/he can only grant one if the '''Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles''' recommends that a convicted person be pardoned, and the Governor does not have to follow the Board's recommendation. The only unilateral action the Governor can take is to issue one, 30-day stay of execution.
== References ==
== References ==