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Members, the call in the House remains in
force.

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The doorkeeper will lock the doors.

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A quorum is present, and it's time to resume
the

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work of the people of Texas sent us here to

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do.

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No one here needs a reminder that the last few

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weeks have been contentious.

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But from this point forward, the rules of
engagement are

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clear.

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Debate is welcome, but personal attacks and
name calling will

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not be tolerated.

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Members, the House has been through a
tumultuous two weeks,

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but this institution long predates us and will
long outlast

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each of us.

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But this body has endured wars, economic
depressions, and quorum

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breaks dating back to the very first session.

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To that end, members who have been present
before today

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for whom arrest warrants were not issued will
receive written

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permission to return Wednesday at 10 a.m.

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Members who have not been present until today
for whom

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arrest warrants were issued will be granted
written permission to

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leave only after agreeing to be released into
the custody

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of a designated DPS officer appointment under
the rules of

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the House or who will ensure who will ensure
your

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return Wednesday at 10 a.m.

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For those still absent, civil arrest warrants
remain in force.