Veto of Funding for Summer Food Assistance Program Sparks Anger, Then Action

Veto of funding for summer food assistance program sparks anger, then action

Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to veto $60 million for a federally backed food assistance program led a Dallas chef to start feeding hungry families.

Texperts: How Do Gubernatorial Vetoes Work?

University of Houston political science professor and host of “Party Politics” Brandon Rottinghaus explains the veto power of the Texas governor and talks with a former state representative.

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes funding for federal summer lunch program for low-income children

Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a $60 million budget measure that would have allowed Texas to enter a federal summer lunch program for low-income children.