AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas House Democrats who continue to break quorum over a Republican-led voting bill are again subject to arrest.
Dozens of House Democrats broke quorum over the voting measure in the regular session, again during the first special session, and now the second special session. Earlier this week several of the Democrats were granted a temporary restraining order that prevented stated leaders from arresting them for breaking quorum.
At least four Democrats were in the Capitol on Monday.
State Attorney General Ken Paxton appealed the decision with the Texas Supreme Court and won. Paxton argued that compelling attendance is a constitutional right of the House of Representatives.
“Another day, another Democrat defeat accomplished,” said Paxton. Now, let’s immediately bring the Democrats back so the business of Texas may continue.”
Texas State Representatives Trey Martinez Fischer, Gina Hinojosa, and Jasmine Crockett issued the following statement:
“It is no surprise that Republican Governor Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan want to arrest their political opponents. Thankfully, this is still the United States of America. We will defend the freedom to vote, and we look forward to our temporary injunction hearing on August 20th.”
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