Texas House Democrats who walked out over congressional map fined over $8,000 each
A Republican-led House committee approved the penalties Friday, charging Democrats $500 for each day they were absent, plus costs borne by law enforcement to bring them back.
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A Republican-led Texas House committee approved $8,354 in fines for 53 Democrats who staged a quorum break to protest redistricting. The move, which exceeds lawmakers' annual salaries, signals a sharp escalation in partisan disciplinary tactics.
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