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2,100 state workers caught in the crosshairs of veto of legislature funding
When Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed funding for Texas' legislative branch, he said he was taking the drastic action as retribution after more than 30 Democrats walked out of the regular session, killing a GOP priority voting bill.
by Heidi Perez-Moreno | The Texas Tribune
Jul. 3 2021 @ 8:52pm
A staffer passes out papers while state Rep. Diego Bernal, D-San Antonio, speaks during session on the House floor at the state capitol on May 25, 2021. Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune
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