If I understand correctly, the dixie-chicken-dems left Texas to prevent the legislature from ratifying a new map that would eliminate dem congressional seats. I'm curious about a few things, and hope you kind Texans can help.
1.) If the dems come back after this Special Session is over, can the Governor call another Special Session and take up redistricting?
2.) Knowing that the dems don't give a rat's rear about the jobs they were "elected" to do, can they continue to flee the state every time Session opens in order to delay redistricting indefinately?
3.) Is there any way the Republicans can compel the dems to vote?
Thanks, all.
No but then you don't need them to vote, just be present so a quorum can be attained. A majority vote carries the issue
The Governor can keep calling Sessions. There have been up to six in the past that I'm aware of...... He can call it immediately after this session adjourns, like he did when he called this 2nd session, or he could wait a few days let them come back home and then call it....
There are court actions being initiated by both sides now... So who knows where this will wind up.
GOP Governor, Senate Democrats File Competing Court Claims in Texas Redistricting Battle