The issue focused on legislation introduced by Attorney General Greg Abbott that would legalize medical marijuana for severely ill Texans with eight qualifying conditions. Lawmakers voted 39-35 for the legislation and Attorney General Abbott responded by suing to block it. The lawsuit was dismissed but Attorney General Abbott filed another lawsuit against the legislative branch for illegally withholding funds from public universities that chose not to comply with his lawsuit. This lawsuit would prevent universities from accepting federal funds if they legalize medical marijuana. Attorney General Abbott wants public universities to legalize medical marijuana so they