Governor Perry signed the legislation rather than go through the embarrassment of having a veto overridden almost unanimously.
Did Perry actually sign the legislation overriding his EO or did he allow the legislation to become law without his signature?
Everyting I’ve read indicates he didn’t sign the legislation but allowed it to become law without his signature.
Here’s an example:
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Governor Perry signed the legislation rather than go through the embarrassment of having a veto overridden almost unanimously.
http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=15798
I have wrestled for a few days with whether to veto this bill, or let it become law without my signature. But the fact of the matter is, it will become law no matter what because the voice of the Legislature is clear. And rather than allowing this issue to be held captive one more day by legislative politics, and the inevitable posturing that will ensue during a veto override debate, I have decided to let it become law without my signature.