The governor may not include in the governor's budget or appropriation bill any appropriation for per diem or mileage expenses of members of the legislature or for necessary expenses of the legislature.
Tex. Gov't Code § 401.045
LEGISLATIVE EXPENSES
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 15, eff
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