Texas GOP admonishes Democrats who fled state amid redistricting fight

The role has been called and a quorum has not been established. Leaving the state does not stop this house from doing its work. It only delays it.And every day this chamber is unable to act, the cost grows. I am prepared to recognize a motion to place a call on the House and any other motions necessary to compel the return of absent members. Should such a motion prevail, I will immediately sign the warrants for the civil arrest of the members who have said they will not be here.To those who are absent, retu ...