The out-of-control Texas Democrats are Tout their “courage” Because they didn’t do the work they were chosen to do, but ran to DC on an extended intermediary.
But it turns out that not only did they get a salary while doing so; Democratic state representatives also received special allowances (or Daily allowance) Every day the legislature meets, $221.00 per day, even if they are not actually there, According to FoxTherefore, they received extra pay while reducing their work, which is a dime for taxpayers.
Kara Santucci, head of communications and strategy for the Texas Democratic Caucus, claimed that no taxpayer’s money was “invested in this work of the Democratic Party.”So obviously this is a lie, because they are still getting the money (unless they specifically refuse, at least A lawmaker tweeted she has).
Most importantly, because the Democratic Party is not there, the work that the legislature should do—passing the bill—cannot be done because there is no quorum. So nothing passed, but everyone was still getting paid. Due to the obstruction of the Democratic Party, this is equivalent to approximately $43,000 per day. So yes, Texas pays a lot of money every day.
Republican Rep. Jared Patterson is recording the count.
Found in the Texas House of Representatives: @JaredLPatterson Since the Democratic quorum was broken, how much Texas taxpayers have spent on meetings “daily statistics”. During the special session, the price tag was approximately US$43,000 per day, including daily allowance, salary, and budgeted costs. #txlege pic.twitter.com/YH0vjpVJNZ
— Wes Rappaport (@wesrap) July 14, 2021
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Dade Phelan asked the Democrats to return the extra funds they received.
.@DadePhelan Asking House Democrats who violated the quorum to return them on a daily basis—currently they are in meetings at $221 per day—”immediately upon receipt” #txlege pic.twitter.com/PGbfyGpxG9
-Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) July 14, 2021
“According to the Texas Constitution…every day of the special meeting must pay every member a daily allowance, regardless of whether the member is actually present,” Ferran said. “I request all members who are deliberately absent to prevent the House of Representatives from conducting business during the special session, immediately return it to the state treasury after receiving your constitutional daily allowance.”
Rep. Christner, chairman of the Democratic Caucus Dare to say They are entitled to the money because “what we are doing now is harder than we stay in the room.”
These people are really delusional and complacent.
Yes, let’s see what these roles are doing while “working” so “hard”.
This is Congressman Gene Wu.
Breaking news @Fox News!
The Democratic Party’s breakfast only includes fruit, yogurt and coffee!
No steak?
No whiskey?
What a shit!(You should pay me… Becoming a Fox News reporter is as easy as falling off the back seat of a pickup truck.) pic.twitter.com/P5IxA34qxX
— Gene Wu (@GeneforTexas) July 14, 2021
Here @Fox News. I did this for you.
I hope you like it. pic.twitter.com/ssMW0gBS3A
— Gene Wu (@GeneforTexas) July 14, 2021
Forget about food.
Send Bourbon!
(We only brought 12 Miller Lite)-Texas Democratic Party https://t.co/pKVaLfeAzi
— Gene Wu (@GeneforTexas) July 14, 2021
This is after him Insulted voters in Texas the day before.
To all the MAGA Troopers and GOP simps who cry for me that people recognize me…
Hahaha. Thank you for letting me into your little head.
I will like it here.
— Gene Wu (@GeneforTexas) July 13, 2021
I just bet that this is not what Texas voters think they paid when they voted for their representatives.
