Since the Texas Legislature's regular session is over, these cannot be overridden. They will have to be reintroduced the next time the legislature meets following the 2024 election.
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Gov. Greg Abbott followed through with his threat to veto a large number of bills in the absence of a House-Senate compromise on property taxes. The governor vetoed more than 70 bills this past week, most of which originated in the Senate, adding fuel to his feud with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
The common theme in many of his vetoes: The bills can wait until after lawmakers figure out property taxes.
"At this time, the legislature must concentrate on delivering property tax cuts to Texans," Abbott said in multiple veto proclamations.
Abbott vetoed almost 30 bills on Sunday, bringing the total this session to 76, which is the second highest in state history. Former Gov. Rick Perry holds the record for most vetoes, issuing 83 in 2001, according to the Legislative Reference Library.
For more:
- Gov. Abbott vetoes bill creating Gulf Coast funding account. (House Bill 2416)
- Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed 76 bills this session, nearing the state record.
- Gov. Abbott vetoes energy efficiency bill. (SB 2453)
- For Voters With Disabilities, Texas Governor Signs One Bill and Vetoes Another. (HB 3159)
- Abbott vetoes two bills so far this session.
