Texas House Orders Arrest of Absent Democrats Over Quorum Dispute
Forbes Breaking NewsAugust 7, 20258 min113,720 views
21 connectionsΒ·28 entities in this videoβLack of Quorum and Speaker's Address
- π The Texas House of Representatives convened but could not conduct business due to a lack of quorum, with many members absent.
- π£οΈ The Speaker commended the members present for honoring their oath and addressing critical issues like disaster recovery and human trafficking.
- β οΈ The Speaker condemned the absent members for abandoning their duties and constituents, influenced by out-of-state politicians and activists.
Measures to Compel Attendance
- βοΈ The Speaker declared that leaving the state only delays business and increases costs, vowing to use all available means to establish quorum.
- π¨ A motion was made and passed to place a call on the House, compelling the return of absent members.
- π Following the motion, the Speaker announced the intention to sign warrants for civil arrest for members who are not present.
Procedural Votes and Adjournment
- π³οΈ A motion to call the House until consideration of HB4 on third reading was passed with 86 yeas and 6 nays.
- π The Sergeant-at-Arms was directed to secure and maintain the attendance of absent members, potentially under warrant of arrest.
- π€ The House adjourned until 1 p.m. Tuesday, with members requiring written permission from the Speaker to leave the chamber while under call.
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Texas House of RepresentativesQuorumCivil Arrest WarrantsAbsent MembersLegislative SessionHB4Speaker of the HouseDereliction of DutyOut-of-state InfluenceTexas Politics
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