Only days remain in the state's second special session and the window of opportunity for Republicans to punish Democrats who broke quorum is closing.
The proposal must pass through the House Administration Committee before members will be able to vote on the proposal.
The Texas House was close to achieving a quorum as some Democrats direct biting criticisms toward those who have chosen to return to Austin.
After three weeks of no quorum and most of the Democratic caucus out of state, the Texas House remains frozen — unable to carry out any business.
Most Texas Republicans agree that Democrats who broke quorum should have their committee chairmanships stripped, but whether it can be done is disputed.
Democrats broke quorum by going to Washington, D.C. when the Texas House was scheduled to meet on Tuesday.
Greg Abbott voiced proposed recourse for House Democrats that broke quorum on Monday by flying to Washington D.C.
Democrats are attempting to block election reform legislation once again during the special session by breaking quorum.
As they did during the regular session, Democrats may break quorum during the special session to block a Republican election reform bill.
Perhaps the broadest law of its kind to pass the 87th legislature, Shaheen's bill applies to the state and all its local subdivisions.
Legislation aimed at remedying the underlying causes of the February blackouts has been approved by both legislative chambers.
While other bills would apply to all religious activity, this proposed amendment would only apply to religious services.
The Texas House approved a bill to outline how the state government can handle a pandemic disaster in the future.
After days of consistent opposition, Rep. Jim Murphy postponed his renewal and expansion of the Chapter 313 tax incentive program until after this session.
Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington) said Republicans are counting on voters, the “lowest level of local control,” to reach out to lawmakers.
“If churches are considered non-essential in our state, people will starve to death spiritually,” said Pastor Jorge Tovar.
The Homeland Security Committee heard testimony from hundreds of witnesses on several constitutional carry bills late into the night, finally gaveling out at 5:39 a.m. on Friday morning.
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Though the Freedom Caucus' roster has changed since its inception in 2017, the group enters another legislative session with its founding goal in mind.
