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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Elections Aug 25th, 2025 at 11:08 am

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • Because during the legislative session, this is just for members of the Legislature that are breaking
  • So that's the legislative continuance.
  • But was it a special session or was it a regular session? It doesn't matter.
  • So you're saying that this bill should only apply to special sessions and not regular sessions?
  • and not with any special sessions.
Bills: HB18
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on the discussions surrounding HB18, which aims to prevent legislators from financially benefiting when they break quorum. Chairman Shaheen emphasized that this bill addresses the integrity of the Texas legislature and responds to constituent concerns about lawmakers being absent and raising funds simultaneously. Throughout the meeting, members discussed the implications of enforcing penalties for breaking quorum and the balance between legislative strategy and financial transparency. Various representatives expressed their views, with some supporting the bill for enhancing accountability, while others argued that it imposes unfair restrictions on a constitutional tactic historically used by minority factions.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs Sep 3rd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the past, legislators have used quorum breaks to raise political funds, creating concerns that members
  • This proposed legislation will help discourage financial gain from unexcused absences.
  • House Bill 18 strikes a careful balance between the right of a legislative minority to resist legislation
  • No contributions or expenditures beyond the amount of a single day's legislative per diem.
  • Senator, we could ask, uh, legislative counsel.
Bills: HB18
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Elections Aug 25th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is just for because during the legislative session, this is just for members of the legislature
  • that are during the legislative session, it's all of us.
  • The ability to do was that a special session or was it a regular session? It doesn't matter.
  • Legislative sessions are like my argument is that it does matter because the special session is only
  • and not regular sessions.
Bills: HB18