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Texas House fails to reach quorum, delaying flood-relief bills; presiding officer warns absent members
Summary
The Texas House did not reach a quorum, blocking scheduled flood-response legislation. The presiding officer said absent members could be charged enforcement costs, face civil arrest and that the governor would call a second special session if quorum is not met Friday.
The Texas House failed to reach a quorum Thursday, preventing consideration of flood-response legislation and prompting the presiding officer to warn absent members they could be held financially responsible for enforcement costs and remain subject to civil arrest.
Members present were told the House could not take up “the critical flood response legislation scheduled for our floor today,” a measure the presiding officer said would help families and communities that have lost homes and businesses to recent flooding. The presiding officer said the Department of Public Safety is tracking overtime, travel and operational costs tied to efforts to compel attendance…
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