Gov. Abbott Sparks Tensions With Lt. Gov. Patrick As He Plays Favorites In Bill Signings
- vkorobko1
- Jun 14, 2023
- 1 min read
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Texas Senate find themselves on the brink of a tumultuous Sunday as Gov. Greg Abbott’s looming veto threat casts a shadow over the legislative session. Abbott’s favoritism toward the House in his bill signings has not gone unnoticed, especially as tensions rise between the governor and Patrick regarding property taxes.
During a press conference, Abbott hinted at holding Senate bills hostage, raising the possibility of their impending veto.
“All of these bills that have yet to be signed face the possibility — if not the probability — that they’re going to be vetoed,” Abbott warned, emphasizing his intent to scrutinize each bill as the deadline approaches.
