A Republican push to formally censure Texas House Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting failed to gain the necessary two-thirds vote this week — even as the GOP advanced punitive proposals to deter future walkouts.
The effort, driven by frustration over legislative paralysis, collapsed without sufficient support among Republicans, highlighting deep divisions within the majority, according to The Wall Street Journal and Austin American-Statesman.
In response to the failed censure push, the Republican caucus endorsed a suite of measures designed to limit quorum-breaking tactics. Those proposals include boosting daily fines from $500 to more than $660, stripping leadership roles, and reducing office budgets for absent lawmakers.
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