JEFFERSON CITY — In his annual address to legislators earlier this month, Gov. Mike Parson used the word “together” no fewer than 10 times as he laid out his 2020 agenda to members of the House and Senate.

“I will commit to you that bold ideas and tough challenges will not be something we shy away from,” Parson said, “but my administration is willing to work with this Legislature in a disciplined and focused way … and together, we can achieve big results and lay a solid foundation for our state’s future.”

But even though his Republican Party holds two-thirds majorities in the House and Senate, there’s no sure bet Parson will be able to steer his entire agenda through the legislative branch.

Parson, who is seeking a full term in the November general election, has drawn the ire of Republicans over a number of his decisions, ranging from gun control to his position on refugee resettlement.

Borrowing more than $300 million for road costs, the state’s recent aid package to General Motors, and the Legislature’s approval last year of a “deal-closing fund” to draw out-of-state businesses, has left some fiscal conservatives on the outs.