July 25, 2021

Will Republicans Strip Absent Democrats of Their Leadership Positions? [[link removed]]

by Jeramy Kitchen

One week into the “quorum break” established by Texas House Democrat lawmakers and enabled by Republican leadership, the House remains paralyzed and unable to conduct legislative business.

With the special session one-third of the way complete, Democrats’ absence might mean squandered time and taxpayer money when present lawmakers reach the end, having not accomplished any of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda.

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