Texas Gov. Abbott Vetoes Legislature's Portion Of State Budget After Democrats Kill Voting Bill

Dallas TX

19 June, 2021

11:20 AM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth June 19, 2021 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed the legislature's portion of the state budget after an elections bill he prioritized was killed when Democrats walked out at end of this year's session. During a dramatic end to the session at the end of May, Democrats walked out of the House chamber before a midnight deadline to pass Republicans' Senate Bill 7, leaving the House without a quorum to vote. On Friday, Abbott said he signed a "fiscally conservative" state budget and confirmed he vetoed the legislature's portion. Note: The video is from a report on June 18, 2021, before the governor's announcement. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.