Texas FAFO

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'This truancy ends now. The derelict Democrat House members must return to Texas and be in attendance when the House reconvenes at 3:00 PM on Monday, August 4, 2025. For any member who fails to do so, I will invoke Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0382 to remove the missing Democrats from membership in the Texas House.'

That’s a good start, but these politicians are also appealing for contributions to pay the fines that are going to be imposed, and Abbot’s on that, too:

Can he do that/ indeed he can:

Texas Penal Code - PENAL § 36.02. Bribery

Texas Penal Code Section 36.02 defines bribery as intentionally or knowingly offering, conferring, or agreeing to confer a benefit on someone, or soliciting, accepting, or agreeing to accept a benefit, in exchange for the recipient's official actions or decisions as a public servant or in a judicial or administrative proceeding. It also applies to situations where a benefit is offered in exchange for a violation of a public servant's or party official's duty. Bribery is a second-degree felony in Texas. 

Here's a breakdown: 

  • Offense: A person commits bribery if they engage in the actions described above.

  • Benefit: This can be any type of gain or advantage offered, conferred, or accepted.

  • Public Servant: This includes government officials, employees, and others acting in an official capacity.

  • Official Action: This refers to actions taken by a public servant in their official capacity, such as decisions, recommendations, votes, or other exercises of discretion.

  • Judicial/Administrative Proceeding: This covers actions taken in the course of legal or administrative proceedings.

  • Violation of Duty: This covers situations where a public servant or party official violates a legal duty imposed on them.