In an unprecedented escalation of one of the most dramatic political standoffs in recent Texas history, the state House of Representatives has taken the bold step of revoking direct deposit access for Democratic lawmakers who fled the state in protest of new voting legislation. The message from Austin is unmistakable: if you refuse to show up to work, you will not get paid, and financial consequences will follow. This drastic measure effectively freezes the paychecks of the absent legislators until they physically return to Texas and resume their official duties. But the financial pressure doesn’t stop there. Each absent member is now also being fined $500 per day…….CONTINUE READING IN BELOW
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