The money must come out of the members' own pocket, not from their political accounts. But Democrats say they will appeal.

Following Gov. Greg Abbott's request for legislation to discourage future quorum breaks, several Republican lawmakers have filed bills that would impose consequences such as booting absent lawmakers ...

The Texas House is poised to advance legislation aimed at discouraging future quorum breaks, but the measure would not affect the more than 50 Democrats who either left the state or went into hiding ...

Jones, who represents parts of Dallas that include South and West Dallas, said last night that he received a letter from state Rep. Charlie Geren, chair of the House Administratuon Committee, ...