Texas House of Representatives Approves Arrest Warrants for Absent Democrats
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Burrows said on the House floor in Austin, “In response to this dereliction of duty, and pursuant to the rules of the house, I am prepared to recognize a motion to place a call on the house and any other motions necessary to compel the return of absent members. Should such a motion prevail, I will immediately sign the warrants for the civil arrest of the members who have said they will not be here.”
He continued, “Come back and fulfill your duty, because this House will not sit quietly, while you obstruct the work of the people. The people of Texas are watching. And so is the nation. And if you choose to continue down this road, you should know there will be consequences.”
Moments later, a motion passed in the Texas House to issue arrest warrants for Democrats who fled out of state. It was not immediately clearly whether those can or will be enforced beyond Texas borders.
The Texas House is now adjourned until Tuesday, August 5 at 1 p.m.
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