(DISCLAIMER: This is not a confirmed report nor is it happening yet this is just rumors around the offices)
There are 49 Democrats in the Texas Legislature in Austin. Today they're apparently leaving.
As the day goes by, the vote counts grow less (can something grow less?) The Democrats are sneaking off the floor every bill that is read.
Why?
Democrats know as the time goes on, there is less hope for their bills to be heard and voted on, so they are going to their last resort. Playing hooky.
There has been rumors in the hallways that the strategy is to force the Speaker of the House to call a "House Call" in order to keep 2/3rds of the house in session so the votes can still count. It is a tricky strategy. We will update you on how it goes.
Before HB 12 is read, this is the "Sanctuary City" bill that would ban cities from sheltering illegal immigrants. Controversial to say the least, so Democrats are working hard to make sure that their voice is heard...or not heard.
P.S. Remember the members that left in 2003, or more recently the Wisconsin walk-out. Imagine Austin like this:
Emmanuel Delfin
Texas Legislature Reporter
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