August 26, 2015

Comptroller seeks AG opinion on Abbott's line-item vetoes

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas' comptroller is seeking an opinion from the state attorney general on how to proceed after officials questioned the constitutionality of some of Gov. Gregg Abbott's line-item budget vetoes.

In a statement Wednesday, Comptroller Glenn Hegar said there are "complex questions" surrounding the vetoes. He asked ...

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