State Rep. Zwiener joins lawsuit against governor for veto of legislative branch’s budget

State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) joined a lawsuit filed against Gov. Greg Abbott after he vetoed the state legislative branch’s budget.

Zwiener’s office announced Friday that she joined her colleagues with the Texas House Democratic Caucus, AFL-CIO and state employees. Zwiener is among 60 Democratic members of the House to sign a petition for a writ of mandamus.

“This lawsuit is a blatant attempt to coerce Texas legislators,” Zwiener said in a statement. “Separation of powers is a core principle of American government. Governor Abbott’s actions undermine the Texas Constitution, harm the ability of legislators to represent our districts, endanger the livelihoods of 2,100 Texas workers, and weaken democracy here in Texas.”