Austin (KXAN) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott I issued a message on Sunday night He said that he would seek to remove the “displaced democrats” from their elected offices in the House of Representatives in Texas if they fail to return on Monday afternoon.
“The real Texas does not run a battle. But this is exactly what most Democrats in Texas did.” “Instead of doing their work and voting on urgent legislation that affects the life of all Texas, they fled from Texas to deprive the quorum council needed to meet and conduct business.”
In the letter, Abbott cite an opinion written by the Public Prosecutor in Texas Ken Pakston. Such opinions do not bear the weight of the law, but indicate that the AG office is ready for trial.
Abbott wrote: “The Prosecutor concluded that …” through a QUO lawsuit, the provincial court may determine that the legislator has lost his office because of the abandonment and can remove the legislator from his position, and thus create vacant. “
The quorum breakers have not been removed in similar cases.
Which – which A section of the state constitution The ruler requires inviting elections within 20 days of vacancies.
Abbott wrote: “The Democrats developed a deliberate plan for not attending the work, for a specific purpose is to mix their office duties and thwart the room’s work.” “The neglected members of the Democratic House of Representatives have been elected to meet and vote on legislation, and not to prevent votes that may not go on their way.”
Abbott also suggested that he would ask for a felony against Democrats, claiming that some “may violate the laws of bribery.”
“I will use my full delivery authority to demand a return to Texas from any potential criminals outside the country,” he added.
The actions taken by Abbott may lead to lengthy battles for the court.