[Snidely Whiplash]

I'm a bit puzzled by this whole business. Is it really possible (or rather, legitimate) to force someone, even a public servant, to be present for a vote? It's almost Kafkaesque...

Snidely

[Cincinatus' Wife]

I expect they must honor their obligation to be present to do the people's business. This is monkey business - democrats unwilling to play by the rules and acknowledge their minority status.

[Dog Gone]

I'm a bit puzzled by this whole business. Is it really possible (or rather, legitimate) to force someone, even a public servant, to be present for a vote?

The Texas Constitution specifically authorizes the arrest of missing lawmakers if they are needed to achieve a quorom.

[deport]

The Texas Constitution

Article 3 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

Section 10 - QUORUM; ADJOURNMENTS FROM DAY TO DAY; COMPELLING ATTENDANCE

Two-thirds of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each House may provide.

[MeekOneGOP]

How about: It's their JOB !!

[dirtboy]

Is it really possible (or rather, legitimate) to force someone, even a public servant, to be present for a vote? It's almost Kafkaesque...

It's in the Texas Constitution. When that constitution was drafted, a provision was put in requiring a quorom to prevent a majority party from playing tricks on the minority party. But the provision requiring a forced vote was also put in there to prevent the minority from abusing the quorum rules to block legislation.