14 Democrats Haven’t Paid Fines from Quorum Bust

Despite a May 5 deadline to pay fines and costs associated with breaking quorum over Congressional redistricting last year, 14 of the 53 Texas House Democrats who absconded have failed to make the required payment.  Among the lawmakers who are delinquent in paying their penalties are three who are currently running for statewide office – […]

Censure-Mania Fizzles at Texas GOP

Over the past year, intraparty critics of the Republican leadership of the Texas House of Representatives have attempted to advance a narrative alleging that Republican voters are dissatisfied with the Texas House. This led to speculation among some that the Republican Party of Texas would widely invoke what is known as “Rule 44” to censure […]