Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Resolution

HR 128: Amending the House Rules of Procedure to authorize additional constitutionally compliant, proportional penalties for members absent without leave for purpose of impeding the action of the House that do not unfairly impair members' representative functions.

In committee Last action September 4, 2025: Reported enrolled

Plain-language summary

HR 128 is a resolution introduced in the Texas House on August 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Amending the House Rules of Procedure to authorize additional constitutionally compliant, proportional penalties for members absent without leave for purpose of impeding the action of the House that do not unfairly impair members' representative functions. Primary sponsor: Cody Vasut (Republican), Mike Schofield (Republican), Greg Bonnen (Republican), John McQueeney (Republican), Matt Morgan (Republican). It lists 58 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 4, 2025): Reported enrolled.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cody Vasut (Republican); Mike Schofield (Republican); Greg Bonnen (Republican); John McQueeney (Republican); and 1 more. 58 co-sponsors.