Texas House Speaker Threatens Arrest of Absent Democratic Lawmakers

Call for Return of Absent Lawmakers

• 🎯 Speaker Dustin Burrows addresses the absence of Democratic lawmakers who have fled the state, calling it a dereliction of duty.
• ⚠️ He emphasizes that critical issues like disaster recovery, human trafficking, and other real-world problems demand immediate solutions.
• 🗣️ Burrows states that the lawmakers' absence, influenced by out-of-state actors, delays but does not stop the House's work, increasing the cost.

Actions to Compel Return

• ⚖️ The Speaker announces his readiness to recognize a motion to place a call on the House and issue warrants for civil arrest of absent members.
• ✊ He asserts his commitment to use all available means to establish quorum and move forward with legislative business.
• 📢 A direct plea is made for the absent members to return now and fulfill their elected responsibilities.

Consequences of Absence

• 🚨 Burrows warns that if members continue to obstruct the people's work, there will be consequences.
• 👁️ He highlights that the actions of these lawmakers are being watched by the people of Texas and the nation.