Relating to imposing monetary punishments on Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives who intentionally broke quorum during a special session of the 89th Legislature.

HR 41 is a resolution targeting Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives who intentionally left the state to prevent a quorum during a special session on August 3, 2025. It imposes a $500 daily fine per member for each day absent (deducted from salary), reduces their office budgets by 30%, revokes committee chair stipends, and requires repayment of costs incurred to restore quorum. These penalties apply to members who participated in the quorum break during the 89th Legislature's special session on redistricting. The resolution was filed on August 18, 2025, and referred to the House Administration Committee.