" The Republican governor accused the state legislators of politicizing the debate over his February executive order that required vaccinations against the human papillomavirus vaccine for girls starting in September 2008. "

" However, he acknowledged the Legislature's overwhelming disdain for his program and said he will allow the bill to become law without his signature. "

" "It is time to move this issue from the political arena to the court of public opinion where real lives are at stake," Perry said. "

" A veto almost certainly would have been overridden by Texas legislators, who have questioned the vaccine's safety, efficacy and cost and complained that the governor's mandate would intrude on families' lives. Lawmakers also were outraged that he didn't consult with them before issuing the order. "

" The bill they sent to the governor last month bars state officials from requiring the shots for four years. Lawmakers could then extend the ban or allow health officials to add the shots to the list of vaccinations required for school attendance.
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