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Abbott Wins: Texas Supreme Court Denies Dem Lawmakers’ Request To Restore Pay After Walkout

Tim Pearce
Abbott Wins: Texas Supreme Court Denies Dem Lawmakers’ Request To Restore Pay After Walkout
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The Texas Supreme Court denied a petition from Democratic lawmakers to restore funding to the state legislature Monday.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) vetoed funding for the state legislature in June to withhold paychecks from Democratic lawmakers. Abbott took action after Democrats stalled Republican-backed legislation by refusing to attend votes on the bills, breaking quorum, and blocking the Texas House from conducting business.

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