HR 17 Texas House · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Amending the permanent rules of the House of Representatives relating to quorum and attendance to remove seniority, office assignments, parking spaces, or desks from certain members due to absence.

This bill amends Texas House rules to impose consequences on members absent without leave to block legislative business. It directly affects House members who skip sessions to prevent a quorum (enough members present to conduct business). Key provisions include: (1) reducing a member's seniority rank by two years for each day they're absent while preventing a quorum, and (2) forcing forfeiture of office space, parking, and desk assignments after three or more such absences in a single session. The changes aim to discourage strategic absences that disrupt legislative operations.
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 15, 2025 Last action Aug 25, 2025
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