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Texas GOP Proposes Fines for Quorum Violations

8/26/2025

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Texas House Republicans proposed fines exceeding $660 per day for legislators who break quorum.
House Bill 18 seeks to restrict absent legislators from raising campaign funds and incurring expenses.
Democratic Rep. John Bucy criticized the penalties as violations of constitutional political speech rights.
The proposals must undergo a full House vote for enactment.

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Texas House Republicans proposed fines exceeding $660 per day for legislators who break quorum.
House Bill 18 seeks to restrict absent legislators from raising campaign funds and incurring expenses.
Democratic Rep. John Bucy criticized the penalties as violations of constitutional political speech rights.
The proposals must undergo a full House vote for enactment.