When does the governor of Texas use his line-item veto?

The governor of Texas uses the line-item veto to selectively reject specific provisions of appropriations bills while approving the rest of the legislation. This power allows the governor to eliminate funding for particular items without vetoing the entire budget. The line-item veto is typically exercised during the legislative session, particularly when the governor wants to target specific expenditures deemed unnecessary or excessive. This tool is part of the governor's broader budgetary authority to influence state spending.