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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is showing Texans a ruthless streak that some folks might claim they never witnessed.<\/p>\n

It comes in the form of the veto pen. Abbott is vetoing legislation left and right … because he wants the Legislature to settle its differences on property tax reform.<\/p>\n

So, you see, here is what happens. Legislation that Abbott otherwise would be glad to sign is being vetoed because they aren’t as important as property tax reductions that Abbott says must be priority No. 1.<\/p>\n

Ridiculous, if you want my opinion on the matter.<\/p>\n

One of the bills that Abbott vetoed came from state Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford. Senate Bill 267 would have helped more Texas police departments receive accreditation, which was a proposal that came as a result of the botched police response to the 2022 Uvalde school massacre that resulted in the deaths of 19 second-graders and two educators who sought to protect them from the lunatic shooter.<\/p>\n

Gov. Greg Abbott continues his veto campaign, axing 21 more bills | The Texas Tribune<\/a><\/p>\n

Abbott is trying to cover his backside by adding a statement to many of the vetoes he has delivered: \u201cThis bill can be reconsidered at a future special session only after property tax relief is passed.”<\/em><\/p>\n

This isn’t how you govern, for crying out loud!<\/p>\n

Why does the governor want to punish recipients who would reap the benefits of legislation approved by their elected lawmakers? Don’t answer that! I know why. He is doing it to score a political point or two. He also is deepening an apparent feud that is developing between himself and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the governor is inflicting plenty of collateral damage by vetoing legislation enacted by men and women who travel to Austin to do the bidding of Texans in their home districts.<\/p>\n

And … why? Because he wants to get his way.<\/p>\n

Childish.<\/p>\n

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