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question everything

(47,535 posts) Wed Jun 2, 2021, 02:05 PM Jun 2021

Can TX change it rule so that a quorum is not needed to pass a law?

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Can TX change it rule so that a quorum is not needed to pass a law? (Original Post) question everything Jun 2021 OP

No. TexasTowelie Jun 2021 #1

I heard they may post guards or lock door next time. jimfields33 Jun 2021 #2

Since the agenda for a special session is set by the governor TexasTowelie Jun 2021 #3

TexasTowelie

(112,422 posts)

1. No.

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Wed Jun 2, 2021, 02:44 PM

Jun 2021

Article III, section 10 of the Texas Constitution establishes a quorum of two-thirds of each House to do business, and it ties quorum to “attendance.” A court could construe this term and others in the Texas Constitution to require physical presence in the chamber in order to attend and be counted for purposes of a quorum.

The constitution can be amended, but it requires voter approval.

jimfields33

(15,954 posts)

2. I heard they may post guards or lock door next time.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 2, 2021, 05:14 PM

Jun 2021

Who knows what they have up their sleeves. Having the majority will make them fight for this no matter what.

TexasTowelie

(112,422 posts)

3. Since the agenda for a special session is set by the governor

Reply to jimfields33 (Reply #2)

Wed Jun 2, 2021, 08:43 PM

Jun 2021

all of the Democrats will know exactly what be discussed when the special session convenes. They simply avoid the Capitol so posting guards or locking them in the House chamber won't have any impact.

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