Definitions

Sec. 301.101. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Impeding absence" means an unexcused absence by a member of either house of the legislature during a legislative session in which the member is at a location outside of this state for purposes of impeding the actions of the member's house if: (A) the member's house has: (i) compelled the attendance of absent members under Section 10, Article III, Texas Constitution; (ii) ordered the house's sergeant-at-arms to arrest absent members; and (iii) issued civil warrants of arrest for the absent members; (B) the member has not: (i) been granted a leave of absence by the member's house; or (ii) returned to the member's house; and (C) the member: (i) is not physically present in this state; and (ii) has indicated by word or deed that the member is not present in this state. (2) "Political contribution," "political expenditure," and "specific-purpose committee" have the meanings assigned by Section 251.001, Election Code. (3) "Legislative caucus" means a legislative caucus, as defined by Section 253.0341(e), Election Code, that also has a principal purpose of a specific-purpose committee, as defined by Section 251.001(13), Election Code. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 8 (H.B. 18), Sec. 1, eff. December 4, 2025.