Gov. Greg Abbott continues his veto campaign, axing 16 more bills Friday amid property tax impasse
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The bills would mandate the creation of loan programs to build infrastructure, convert vacant commercial buildings into homes and rehabilitate housing above commercial businesses.
The state Department of Public Instruction still opposes the amended bill despite the changes.
Evers and officials with the Department of Public Instruction say they still oppose the bill, despite the latest update.
Evers and officials with the Department of Public Instruction say they still oppose the bill, despite the latest update.