Texas House Fails to Meet Quorum Amidst Democratic Lawmaker Exodus

Efforts to Secure Quorum

• 📌 The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is actively working to locate and compel the attendance of Democratic lawmakers who have left the state.
• ⚖️ Civil arrest warrants have been signed for these absent members in an effort to ensure they return to the chamber.
• 🗓️ The Texas House will attempt to make quorum again on Friday, acknowledging that DPS will need time to execute its efforts.

Legislative Priorities

• ⚠️ Democratic lawmakers departed Texas to block the passage of a new congressional redistricting map during a special session.
• 🏠 The disaster preparedness committee is meeting to consider five priority pieces of legislation focused on addressing catastrophic flooding.
• 🏛️ The speaker emphasizes that all elected members should be present to represent their districts and participate in these crucial conversations.