Texas Lawmaker Wants Davis to Pay for Special Session

After Texas racked up $1.6 million in expenses for holding two special sessions of the legislature, state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) said state Sen. Wendy Davis (D) — who led an epic filibuster against abortion restrictions — should foot the bill, the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports.

Said Capriglione: “I am upset at the cost. I think we need to remember why we are having this extra special session. One state senator, in an effort to capture national attention, forced this special session.”

He added: “I firmly believe that Sen. Wendy Davis should reimburse the taxpayers for the entire cost of the second special session. I am sure that she has raised enough money at her Washington, D.C., fundraiser to cover the cost.”