Would that open up the potential for you to go retrieve some of these representatives who have fled the state? That opens up several opportunities. One, Bribery in Texas is a felony. Felony is the type of offense that we can issue papers to have these Democrats brought back. Another thing, though, that Democrats don't seem to know, and that is taking or receiving a payment like they have to escape or not take a vote, subjects them to forfeiture of their seat. (03:28–03:38)
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Asserts that bribery is a felony in Texas, which could be used to bring Democrats back to the state.
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