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Governor Abbott is cutting funding to the Texas legislative branch after House Democrats left the House floor Sunday night

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AUSTIN, Texas – According to the statement, all Democrats left at approximately  11:00 p.m.

This kept House members from voting on Senate Bill 7.

Gov. Abbott announced his decision on twitter.

He said:

“I will veto Article 10 of the budget passed by the legislature” 

“Article 10 funds the legislative branch.

No pay for those who abandon their responsibilities. Stay tuned.”

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