Texas House of Representatives amends rules to impose penalties on members absent without leave to impede House action.

The Texas House of Representatives amends its rules to impose penalties on members absent without leave for the purpose of impeding the action of the House. These penalties include fines, costs incurred by the sergeant-at-arms, and recalculation of seniority. Members absent without leave for at least three consecutive days face additional penalties such as loss of designation or appointment as a chair or vice-chair.

Texas House of Representatives amends rules to impose penalties on members absent without leave to impede House action.

The Texas House of Representatives amends its rules to impose penalties on members absent without leave for the purpose of impeding the action of the House. These penalties include fines, costs incurred by the sergeant-at-arms, and recalculation of seniority. Members absent without leave for at least three consecutive days face additional penalties such as loss of designation or appointment as a chair or vice-chair.