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Austin American-Statesman The Texas House voted Tuesday to send for the Democrats who left the state for Washington in a dramatic move intended to block the passage of a GOP priority elections bill using arrest warrants if needed to compel attendance. Democrats officially broke quorum in the chamber on Tuesday, when the 150-member body convened just after 10 a.m. with only 80 members present. Of the 67 Democrats in the chamber, 63 were absent. The remaining lawmakers voted 76-4 to authorize the issuance arrest warrants for absent members after a lack of quorum was established in the chamber. Members, the sergeant-at-arms and the officers appointed by him are directed to send for all absentees whose attendance is not excused for the purpose of securing and maintaining their attendance under warrant of arrest, if necessary, House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said from the floor. Any member who wishes to leave the hall must have the written permission ....
Local Democrats not among contingent who fled to Washington Local Democrats not among contingent who fled to Washington and last updated 2021-07-13 19:42:32-04 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â Of the more than 50 Texas Democratic lawmakers who walked out of the special legislative session Monday, none represent the Coastal Bend. Rep. Ryan Guillen, who represents Brooks, Duval, Kenedy, and Live Oak Counties, was one of four Democrats on the House floor Tuesday. Rep. Abel Herrero, who represents part of Nueces Co., was not in Austin, but his absence was listed as excused. Rep. Herrero, who was tending to business in the district Tuesday, issued a statement supporting his Democratic colleagues. ....
Republicans voted 76-4 to direct state law enforcement officers to track down absent members. Gov. Greg Abbott said he intends for the members to be detained upon their return to the state. The Texas House voted Tuesday to send for the Democrats who left the state for Washington in a dramatic move intended to block the passage of a GOP priority elections bill authorizing the use of arrest warrants if needed to compel attendance. Democrats officially broke quorum in the chamber on Tuesday, when the 150-member body convened just after 10 a.m. with only 80 members present. Of the 67 Democrats in the chamber, 61 were absent without a valid excuse. ....
State Representative Abel Herrero and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez released statements on Tuesday evening. Author: KIII Staff Updated: 7:08 PM CDT July 13, 2021 TEXAS, USA Local State Representative Abel Herrero released a statement on the walkout on Tuesday saying: Although not in Washington, D.C. with other Democrats breaking quorum to oppose voter suppression legislation, I fully support their efforts. While responsibilities in the district have kept me from being in Austin, I will join Democrats to fight against the oppressive legislation upon returning to the Texas capitol. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez also spoke out in support of the Democrat lawmakers: “The right to vote is an indispensable pillar in the foundation our democracy. I commend the Texas Legislators who had the courage to leave their families, homes, jobs and the great state of Texas to preserve our democracy. The U.S. House of Representatives has d ....
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