HB1892 sitting on Gov. Perry's desk

"Many House lawmakers applauded when the
bill was passed. The only dissenting vote
was cast by Rep. Mike Krusee."
– Houston Chronicle.

How sad that Krusee is my representative. I petitioned him to vote for this bill.

So here's a time line for the bill:
05/02/07 - TX, House sent the bill to Gov. Perry 139-1 (Senate 27-4)
05/12-13/07 - Gov. Perry must veto the bill or allow it to become law (sign it or not)
05/14-28/07 - Legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote of both chambers
05/28/07 - Session Ends

Judging by the support by both House and Senate, it appears this bill will become law even if Perry does decide to veto in protest.

My bet is he just lets it sit. A veto would make another national story of Perry vs. the State of Texas! But Ic ould be wrong. Perry has already proven he's comfortable with controversy. You know what they say... "any press is good press". Maybe this is his way of getting his name out there for a presidential run in 2012.

Regardless, HB1892 is well on it's way to slowing down the Trans-Texas Corridor.