Texas HR34: Relating to removing eligibility for the position of Dean of the House and committee chairmanships and vice-chairmanships for Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives who intentionally broke quorum during a special session of the 89th Legislature.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, August 18, 2025:

89(2) HR 34 - Introduced version - Bill Text 89S20244 TYPED By: Hopper H.R. No. 34 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Texas Constitution, Article III, Section 5, requires members of the Texas House of Representatives to fulfill their legislative duties during sessions called by the Governor, including special sessions convened to address critical state matters; and WHEREAS, A quorum, defined as two-thirds of the elected members of the Texas House of Representatives, is essential for conducting official legislative business, as established by Texas House Rule 5, Section 1, and Article III, Section 10 of the Texas Constitution; and WHEREAS, On August 3, 2025, a significant number of Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives deliberately absented themselves from the state to prevent the establishment of a quorum, thereby obstructing legislative proceedings during a special session called to address urgent issues, including congressional redistricting; and WHEREAS, This intentional quorum break, publicly acknowledged by participating Democratic members, represents a willful neglect of their constitutional obligations and undermines the legislative process and the will of the people of Texas; and WHEREAS, The position of Dean of the House, a prestigious role recognizing seniority and leadership, and committee chairmanships, which carry significant responsibilities for guiding legislative policy, require members to demonstrate unwavering commitment to the duties of their office; and WHEREAS, The Texas House of …

Sponsors

• Andy Hopper (R, HD-064) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. August 25, 2025: Referred to House Administration
2. August 18, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HR34?

HR34 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Relating to removing eligibility for the position of Dean of the House and committee chairmanships and vice-chairmanships for Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives who intentionally broke quorum during a special session of the 89th Legislature.

What is the status of HR34?

In committee as of August 25, 2025. Latest action: Referred to House Administration (August 25, 2025).

Who sponsored HR34?

Andy Hopper (R, HD-064).

Where is the official record for HR34?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00034