In a display of contrasting priorities, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has positioned himself as a 'protector' at the State Capitol by signing a law prohibiting transgender females from competing against biological females in collegiate athletics.
cast himself in the role of "protector" signing into law a measure banning trans-females from competing against biological females in Texas collegiate athletics.
"The Governor could end this today if he would just come out and say I stand with the average homeowners of Texas," said Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.Patrick, leader of the State Senate, was talking about his chamber's plan to permanently increase the Homestead exemption from a $40,000 to $100,000 for every primary residence in Texas.
"I don't like being in a fight with the House or the Governor, but we are not going take money out of the pockets of the average Texan and give it to the wealthiest Texans and give it to big business," said Patrick on the third leg of multi-city tour.According to Patrick, Abbott is now threatening to veto scores of Senate bills if a deal doesn't get done by Sunday. "This is real money for real people, hard-working people," said Patrick.
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