Abbott Vetoes Spousal Loophole
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed legislation Saturday that would have allowed married elected officials to hide their personal financial business from the prying eyes of Texas voters.
The so-called spousal loophole provision had been tacked as amendments to two bills that were otherwise aimed at increasing disclosure and eliminating conflicts of interest. State Rep. Sarah Davis, R-West University Place, said she never should have accepted the 11th-hour spousal loophole amendment from state Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston.
As Abbott’s decision neared and Davis was asked for input, she added her voice to those calling for a veto.
“I haven’t seen a veto statement, but I have been advised by the governor’s office that both {bills} have been vetoed due to concerns about the so-called 'spousal loophole' added by the Senate in the last days of session,” Davis said. “I’m disappointed this Senate amendment put the governor in the position of having to veto two ethics bills that were originally written to make government more transparent and accountable.”
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