Abbott and Patrick ramrod rejected bills through Texas Legislature, killing important laws
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The governor and the independently elected lieutenant governor, who presides over the Texas Senate, may set priorities, but they must leave lawmaking to the lawmakers. This year, majorities rejected some of Abbott’s and Patrick’s favorite bills. Now they are taking revenge.and one budget line item before Monday’s constitutional deadline.
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