Over 2,100 state legislature employees will be impacted by Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to veto the portion of the state budget that funds the Texas legislature. The governor’s executive action came in response to the Democratic walkout in May, and was upheld by the Texas Supreme Court this week. Salaries and benefits for those 2,100 employees will continue through the end of September thanks to an extension granted by state officials last Friday.

Curious who began bolstering the accounts of the Texas Legislature after the moratorium was lifted? Explore campaign finance contributions from the first half of 2021 here. Legislators can rely on donor support to help offset the unexpected loss of funding. Non-elected employees do not have the same available options.