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US House: Texas Legislators Who Left State Should Return

The US House of Representatives has expressed its opinion on Texas politicians who left the state to avoid voting on new laws. It urges federal agencies to cooperate with Texas to facilitate their return.
Key points
The US House of Representatives criticizes Texas politicians who left the state.
The politicians left Texas to avoid voting on new laws, including election rules.
The resolution urges federal agencies to cooperate with Texas to bring the politicians back.
The document touches on the dispute over who should decide election rules – the state or the federal government.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_540
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Process start date: 2021-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the motivations of the members of the Texas Legislature who have fled to the Nation's capital from Texas and urging the Sergeant at Arms of the House, the United States Capitol Police, and Department of Justice to cooperate with the Texas Department of Public Safety in their efforts to return these members to Texas.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_540.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US House of Representatives criticizes Texas politicians who left the state.
  • The politicians left Texas to avoid voting on new laws, including election rules.
  • The resolution urges federal agencies to cooperate with Texas to bring the politicians back.
  • The document touches on the dispute over who should decide election rules – the state or the federal government.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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