Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence.

SB 48 establishes that a Texas state senator or representative vacates their seat if absent from all legislative sessions for seven consecutive days without approved leave from their house. This rule directly affects legislators who miss sessions without permission, triggering an automatic vacancy. The bill defines "excessive absence" as missing seven straight session days without an approved leave of absence. It applies only to absences occurring on or after its effective date, which depends on legislative approval.