Texas Gov. Abbott threatens to withhold legislators' pay after Democrats block restrictive voting bill

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May 31, 2021 Texas Gov. Abbott threatens to withhold legislators' pay after Democrats block restrictive voting bill Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says he will cut off funding for the Legislature if Democrats continue to fight a Texas bill that would add sweeping restrictions on voting. Democrats across the country threw their support behind efforts to block the bill after Texas House Democrats walked out to prevent a vote before the midnight deadline. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy