Case To Remove Dems Who Fled State Begins At TX Supreme Court

Texas Republicans also made a big move this week to try and stop this from ever happening again.

Late on Monday, the Texas House enacted a bill that would punish people who break quorum in the future.

“In the past, legislators have used quorum breaks to raise political funds, creating concerns that members were benefitting financially while preventing the Texas Legislature from conducting its work,” said state Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-Plano), the author of House Bill 18.

“Current law does not limit fundraising or expenditures during these unexcused absences, only during the moratorium period during years when we’re in session. This current arrangement creates a financial incentive to break quorum,” Shaheen added. Continue reading…