One of the last things the Texas House did before adjourning sine die on Wednesday night was to adopt rules changes that enact new punishments for future quorum breaks, along with a prohibition on fundraising during them.
There are two primary things Republicans have done in response to the latest Democratic quorum break, the second in three Legislatures. The first is state Rep. Matt Shaheen’s (R-Plano) House Bill (HB) 18 that statutorily prohibits fundraising into, or spending out of, campaign accounts or an associated committee while a member is breaking quorum and a call on the House exists.
