 Perry's use of the veto drew criticism from some in the 2002 gubernatorial campaign, having used the veto only nine fewer times than preceding Governor George W. Bush had during three legislative sessions and 22 times more than Ann Richards cast in two sessions.In the two legislative sessions following the 2001 session, Perry was more conservative in his use of the veto, employing it 51 times.As of 2011, he had used the veto 273 times, more than any other Texas governor.