Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on May 31 that he'll veto funding for the state legislature, one day after House Democrats staged a walkout of the chamber in an effort to prevent the passage of a sweeping election overhaul bill.
Texas Democrats abandoned the House floor ahead of a midnight deadline in an attempt to temporarily kill the bill by breaking the quorum needed to hold a final vote on it. According to the state House rules, at least 100 members are required to be present for the chamber to conduct business.
