Texas HB298 establishes a vacancy in the office of a senator or representative due to excessive absence.

Texas HB298 amends the Election Code to create a vacancy in the office of a senator or representative if they fail to attend legislative floor sessions without a granted leave. A vacancy occurs on the fourteenth such failure during a Regular Session or the third such failure during a Special Session. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, otherwise it takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of the legislative session.

Texas HB298 establishes a vacancy in the office of a senator or representative due to excessive absence.

Texas HB298 amends the Election Code to create a vacancy in the office of a senator or representative if they fail to attend legislative floor sessions without a granted leave. A vacancy occurs on the fourteenth such failure during a Regular Session or the third such failure during a Special Session. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, otherwise it takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of the legislative session.