Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas HR41: Relating to imposing monetary punishments on Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives who intentionally broke quorum during a special session of the 89th Legislature.
Status: In committee, August 25, 2025
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 18, 2025:
89(2) HR 41 - Introduced version - Bill Text 89S20239 TYPED By: Hopper H.R. No. 41 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Texas Constitution, Article III, Section 5, mandates that members of the Texas House of Representatives 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 required to conduct 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, disrupted the legislative process, delayed critical legislation, and imposed financial burdens on the state through the costs associated with efforts to restore quorum; and WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives has the authority under its rules to impose penalties for actions that undermine its ability to function, including the absence of members for the purpose of denying a quorum, as demonstrated by the adoption of fines …
Sponsors
- Andy Hopper (R, HD-064) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to House Administration
- : Filed
Subjects: Legislature, Resolutions--Rules
Common questions
- What is HR41?
- HR41 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Relating to imposing monetary punishments on 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 HR41?
- In committee as of August 25, 2025. Latest action: Referred to House Administration (August 25, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR41?
- Andy Hopper (R, HD-064).
- Where is the official record for HR41?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HR00041
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