By Sahar Chmais

After Democratic legislatures walked out of quorum to block the passage of Senate Bill 7, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Article 10 of the Texas budget that controls the pay for the Legislative branch.

“Funding should not be provided for those who quit their job early,” Abbott said in a statement, “leaving their state with unfinished business and exposing taxpayers to higher costs for an additional legislative session.”

State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) joined h...