Frey for TexasšØ Holy Shit! They locked the TX House Reps into the room, demanded "decorum", and then said everyone is chaperoned by a DPS Officer to force everyone back to work. šØ This is strait up authoritarianism! š Could you imagine if Democrats ever did this to Republican/Libertarians? There would be a @#$%ing shootout!
Accessibility and reference
Members, the call in the House remains in force. The doorkeeper will lock the doors. A quorum is present, and it's time to resume the work of the people of Texas sent us here to do. No one here needs a reminder that the last few weeks have been contentious. But from this point forward, the rules of engagement are
clear. Debate is welcome, but personal attacks and name calling will not be tolerated. Members, the House has been through a tumultuous two weeks, but this institution long predates us and will long outlast each of us. But this body has endured wars, economic depressions, and quorum breaks dating back to the very first session.
To that end, members who have been present before today for whom arrest warrants were not issued will receive written permission to return Wednesday at 10 a.m. Members who have not been present until today for whom arrest warrants were issued will be granted written permission to leave only after agreeing to be released into the custody of a designated DPS officer appointment under the rules of the House or who will ensure who will ensure your
return Wednesday at 10 a.m. For those still absent, civil arrest warrants remain in force.