Texas Dems Go to Court to Block Abbott's Funding Veto

Filing says governor's defunding of Lege is invalid

"...Gov. Greg Abbott on June 18 issued his stunt veto of funding for the Texas Legis­lature in the upcoming..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...83rd Regular session, issuing a grand total of 28 vetoes of bills passed. He was an equal opportunity bill..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Hit in Veto Spree

A look at the bills whose lives were cut short

"...of the 81st Legislature by issuing his list of vetoed bills...."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Line-Item Veto vs. State Budget

How much money did Perry really save?

"...2010-11 biennium – Gov. Rick Perry used his line-item veto to take $288.9 million out of the $182.3 billion..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

More Spanking for Perry on Community College Veto

Dewhurst and Zaffirini take action on governor's community colleges veto

"...The hornet’s nest stirred up by Gov. Rick Perry’s veto of $154 million in community college funding continues to..."

Aug. 6, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

People's Veto

Young activist protests against cancer cuts at guv mansion

"...hundreds of miles – are calling on Abbott to veto the budget measure. They plan to present the governor..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

'Hey, Perry, Veto This!'

With deadline looming, forces mobilize to push governor's red pen

"...far, two bills seem to be drawing the biggest veto controversy, with forces marshaling on both sides to encourage/discourage..."

June 19, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SCHIP Veto - Texas Dems Respond

The deluge of anti-SCHIP veto statements from elected officials starts here.

"...Reaction on the State Children's Health Insurance Program veto:"If there is one thing that should be placed above..."

Oct. 3, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Gov. Perry's Ham-Fisted Veto Pen Strikes Again

Lege coverage

"...a final flurry of red ink, Gov. Rick Perry vetoed a slew of bills last Friday, just before the..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Veto 1 Student Government 0

Outgoing UT SG president vetoes Cactus Cafe resolution

"...Student Government President Liam O'Rourke, who has unilaterally effectively vetoed last week's Student Government Assembly resolution supporting the venue...."

April 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Stop Police Union 'Veto'

"...pressure, it will effectively be giving the police union veto power over council decisions. City Council should send a..."

June 24, 2009 Postmarks

Veto That Veto

Chimpeach. Chimpeach!

May 2, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate Getty

Perry's Aggressive Defense

Perry stands behind his veto

"...to quit. Perry threatened to use his line item veto to slash state funding for her office's Public Integ­rity..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry Indicted

Governor faces two felony charges alleging abuse of office

"...he was indicted on two charges relating to his veto of Travis County District Attorney's office funding...."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott’s Executive Overreach

What all bills did the governor veto this time?

"...approved bills from this year's legislative session on Friday, vetoing 50 measures that had been passed through the House..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Perry Signs Education Bill: Now What?

Gov signs off on HB5 after veto speculation

"...rumors were flying wildly that Gov. Rick Perry might veto the comprehensive graduation and school accountability reforms in House..."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who Fired Tony Fabelo?

Last year's veto of the Criminal Justice Policy Council reflects a private agenda at the governor's office

"...was indirect but absolute. Last June, Perry simply line-item vetoed the budgetary funding for the CJPC, saying its work..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Whatever Happened to SB 2038?

There's another addition to the veto list

"...Amidst Friday's rack of bills vetoed by Gov. Rick Perry, an eagle-eyed reader noticed another..."

June 22, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Community College Funding Crisis Resolved

Deal restores $154 million Perry vetoed in June.

"...college funding crisis caused in June by Perry's ham-handed veto of appropriations to cover health care costs for certain..."

Oct. 23, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Father's Day Massacre

A brief analysis of a number of Gov. Perry's vetoes

"...On June 17, Gov. Rick Perry vetoed 78 bills passed during the recently adjourned 77th session..."

June 29, 2001 News Column by Michael King

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...the mayor would have 10 days to sign or veto it. That veto has become the most contentious aspect..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Lege Lines: Kill Bill(s)

Abbott vetoes more than 40 bills

"...Anyone expecting Gov. Greg Abbott to withhold his veto pen in his first legislative session better not have..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Capitol Chronicle

Governor Perry and his 82 vetoes: Government by Negation

"...a new gubernatorial record with a total of 82 vetoes. The veto list usually runs to two or three..."

June 29, 2001 News Column by Michael King

The Premature Death of the WHAC

How Gov. Greg Abbott killed vital oversight for women’s health

"...alleviate root causes of the maternal mortality crisis. Abbott's veto pen ended its existence. The decision surprised and angered..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Continuing Education of Rick Perry

An old refrain was sung yet again Tuesday in a Senate hearing – the governor goes on a veto rampage, leaving legislators (and others) to wonder why his objections to their bills didn't come up earlier

"...hearing Tuesday – Gov. Rick Perry goes on a veto rampage, leaving legislators (and others) to wonder why the..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Perry's Vexing Vetoes

Perry kills 24 more bills

"...few more enemies by signing the last of his vetoes for the regular session...."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege

Eminent-domain fight moves to Perry's desk

"...An eminent-domain bill awaiting the blessing or veto of Gov. Rick Perry is stirring up more opposition..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Unlikely Allies Unite to Beat Up on "Strong Mayor" Plan

Democracy, now?

"...implement Council decisions, and that the mayor would have "veto power over all legislation [adopted by Council] which includes..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Reefer Madness: Don't Talk About It

El Paso City Council's resolution calling for an 'open debate' on legalizing drugs draws threats of funding cuts

"...council was on the dais but later issued a veto. "It is not realistic to believe that the U.S...."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

SCHIP Votes Now, SCHIP Votes in '08

U.S. Rep. Kay Granger is targeted before the SCHIP veto vote.

"...Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) congressional vote and presidential veto an issue. Americans United for Change has launched a..."

Oct. 16, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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