AUSTIN, TX - JUNE 08: Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during a press conference where he signed Senate Bills 2 and 3 at the Capitol on June 8, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Governor Abbott signed the bills into law to reform the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and weatherize and improve the reliability of the state's power grid. The bill signing comes months after a disastrous February winter storm that caused widespread power outages and left dozens of Texans dead.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Vetoes Bill To Protect Dogs From Animal Cruelty

By Todd Jacobs

Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed 20 bills on Monday, June 21st, including one to protect dogs from neglect and abuse.

According to The Texas Tribune, the proposed Safe Outdoor Dogs Act (Senate Bill 474), “would have made it illegal to chain up dogs and leave them without drinkable water, adequate shade, or shelter.” The bill also…

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