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Unity might seem like the political word of the day after its place at center stage in President Joe Biden’s inaugural address, but Texas officeholders were singing the same song two years ago. They’re not squabbling, but the tight unity of two years ago hasn’t been evident in the legislative session that started this month. It’s not that the top three state officials are going to disagree on much — just that it’s not a unified front this time. Patrick jumped into that conversation with a letter to health officials that seeks some revisions in the governor’s rollout plans. Patrick is still playing nice, complimenting Abbott’s leadership at the end of his letter to health officials, but he’s not on the same page.