Texas House Speaker Warns Absent Democrats of Abbott's Repeated Special Sessions

Quorum Attempts and Special Sessions

• 🎯 The Texas House Speaker announced one final attempt to achieve quorum on Friday to address critical issues.
• ⚠️ If quorum is not met, Governor Abbott will immediately call a second special session, and this process will repeat until the House reconvenes.
• ⚡ Absent members are reminded that they are subject to civil arrest.

Governor Abbott's Commitment

• 🤝 Governor Abbott has communicated his commitment to repeatedly call the House back into session until the legislative work is completed.

Session Schedule and Procedures

• 🗓️ The House will convene for pro-forma sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, with written permission for members to leave and return by Friday at 10:00 a.m.
• 🔍 The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is actively tracking leads to locate absent members and ensure the House has the necessary votes.
• 🏛️ The House stands adjourned until 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, with the call on the House remaining in force.