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House sets deadlines, appoints member and recesses until Feb. 19

Tennessee House of Representatives ยท February 12, 2026
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Summary

Legislative clerks reminded members of amendment deadlines due to the holiday; the Speaker appointed Representative Pearson to a transportation subcommittee, and leadership moved the House to recess until 9 a.m. on Feb. 19, 2026.

Clerical reminders noted that amendment-filing deadlines for committees scheduled on Tuesday would be adjusted because of the Monday holiday; members were instructed to file transportation omnibus amendments by the close of business on Feb. 2. The speaker announced an appointment: "I appoint Representative Pearson to serve on the transportation subcommittee."

Leader Cochran moved that the House stand in recess until 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026; the motion carried without objection and the House recessed. The scheduling changes were presented as routine adjustments tied to calendar constraints.

What's next: Committees will operate under the adjusted amendment deadlines; Representative Pearson will serve on the transportation subcommittee per the appointment recorded in the session.