Texas House Republicans struggling to go after quorum-busting Democrats for unpaid fines

Republican lawmakers are meeting Friday to decide what to do about the more than 50 Dems who owe over $9,000 each and have yet to pay up.

by Stephanie Koithan April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Republicans in the Texas House will meet to determine how to shake down Texas Democrats who still haven’t paid fines levied against them for breaking quorum to delay the summer’s redistricting vote. The GOP-controlled House Administration Committee will gather for a public hearing Friday morning, according to a meeting notice. Fort Worth Republican Charlie Geren, […]

Democratic members of the Texas House hold a press conference following the passing of House Bill 4, in the Capitol Rotunda in Austin on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Texas House Democrats raised record-breaking $2.2 million in 2025

The majority of the Democratic caucus’ haul came when the party broke quorum over the summer to delay the GOP-controlled Legislature from redrawing the state’s congressional map.

by Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

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Texas House Democrats say they’re ready to run down the clock on state’s legislative session

House Democratic leader Gene Wu said the governor’s threats are a sign Republicans are leading the country into authoritarianism.

by Michael Karlis August 11, 2025August 18, 2025

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Texas AG Paxton sues Beto O’Rourke for bribery, moves to vacate seats of 13 House Dems in Friday filings

The aggressive tactics come after Texas House Democrats broke quorum for the fourth straight day of the session.

by Michael Karlis August 8, 2025August 25, 2025

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Denying quorum has been a Texas political strategy since 1870

While the Democrats could technically derail the GOP’s redistricting map, such efforts have been largely symbolic and had limited success blocking past legislation, experts say.