Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Defunded the Entire State Legislature

• Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defunded the state legislature while signing the state budget on Friday.
• Abbott made the decision after Democrats staged a walkout in May to prevent restrictive voting legislation from passing.
• Texas legislator pay is written into the state constitution, so legislative staffers will be most affected.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Article X of the state budget on Friday, effectively defunding the entire state legislature after Democrats staged a walkout to prevent restrictive voting laws from passing in May.

“Texans don’t run from a legislative fight, and they don’t walk away from unfinished business,” Abbott said in a statement. “Funding should not be provided for those who quit their job early, leaving their state with unfinished…

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