Here are the Texas House Democrats who broke quorum
Share and Follow


AUSTIN (Nexstar) At least 51 Democratic representatives in the Texas House left Texas Sunday to block a vote Monday on redrawn maps of the state’s U.S. congressional districts.

The total number of Democratic quorum breakers when the house convened Monday was 55, though some of those Democrats may have been attending to other business in the state. In total, 62 Democrats hold seats in the 89th Texas House of Representatives, according to the Legislative Reference Library of Texas.

Not sure who your state legislators are? The Texas Capitol has a tool to help you find out.

Here’s who did not show up at the Capitol at 3 p.m. Monday:

  1. Gina Hinojosa – D49
  2. Ron Reynolds – D27
  3. James Talarico – D50
  4. Ann Johnson – D134
  5. Gene Wu – D137
  6. John Bucy – D136
  7. Trey Martinez Fischer – D116
  8. Josey Garcia – D124
  9. Diego Bernal – D123
  10. Toni Rose – D110
  11. Jon Rosenthal – D135
  12. Jalonda Jones – D147
  13. Venton Jones – D100
  14. Rafael Anchia – D103
  15. Sheryl Cole – D46
  16. Ramon Romero – D90
  17. Nicole Collier – D95
  18. Harold Dutton – D142
  19. Chris Turner – D101
  20. Linda Garcia – D107
  21. Charlene Ward Johnson – D139
  22. Jessica González – D104
  23. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos – D102
  24. Lauren Ashley Simmons – D146
  25. Donna Howard – D48
  26. Lulu Flores – D51
  27. Vikki Goodwin – D47
  28. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez – D115
  29. Mihaela Plesa – D70
  30. Suleman Lalani – D76
  31. Ray López – D125
  32. Christina Morales – D145
  33. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins – D120
  34. John Bryant – D114
  35. Rhetta Bowers – D113
  36. Terry Meza – D105
  37. Aicha Davis – D109
  38. Elizabeth Campos – D119
  39. Alma Allen – D131
  40. Ana Hernandez – D143
  41. Salman Bhojani – D92
  42. Philip Cortez – D117
  43. Erin Gamez – D38
  44. Christian Manuel – D22
  45. Vincent Perez – D77
  46. Mary Gonzalez – D75
  47. Claudia Ordaz – D79
  48. Penny Morales-Shaw – D148
  49. Senfronia Thompson – D141
  50. Hubert Vo – D149
  51. Yvonne Davis – D111
  52. Erin Zwiener – D45
  53. Armando Walle – D140
  54. Bobby Guerra – D41
  55. Mary Ann Perez – D144

Reps. Richard Peña Raymond and Joe Moody told KXAN that they have not left Texas, according to their staff. In the end, Democrats present in the House Chamber Monday were Reps. Terry Canales, Oscar Longoria, Armando Martinez, Sergio Muñoz, Moody and Raymond.

KXAN reached out to all Texas House Democrats before 1 p.m. Monday.

Nexstar Austin Bureau Reporter Adam Schwager contributed to this report.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Golden Bachelor Finale: Mel finds love with Peg

Golden Bachelor Finale Shocker: Mel’s Heartwarming Choice Revealed!

The much-anticipated finale of “Golden Bachelor” in New York was set to…
DHS: Chicago crime drops sharply after federal operation targeting criminal illegal immigrants

Chicago Crime Rates Plummet Following Targeted Federal Operation on Criminal Illegal Immigrants, Reports DHS

A controversial federal law enforcement initiative in Chicago, which has been under…
Patty García launches campaign for Illinois' 4th Congressional District after US Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García's controversial exit

Patty García Steps into the Spotlight: Campaigning for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District Following Chuy García’s Departure

CHICAGO — On Wednesday, Patty García officially announced her candidacy for the…
Can YOU spot fake faces? Take test to see if you can find AI people

Test Your Skills: Can You Identify AI-Generated Faces?

Can you distinguish between a genuine human face and one created by…
US Catholic bishops vote to officially prohibit gender transition treatment at Catholic hospitals

US Catholic Bishops Enforce Ban on Gender Transition Treatments in Church-Run Hospitals

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops made a decisive move on Wednesday…
Former Gavin Newsom chief of staff charged in $225K fraud and corruption scheme, DOJ says

Ex-Newsom Aide Faces DOJ Charges in $225K Fraud and Corruption Scandal

In a dramatic turn of events, Dana Williamson, who once served as…
JSO: Man arrested for crash that killed Jacksonville teacher and his son

JSO: Suspect Apprehended in Fatal Crash Involving Beloved Jacksonville Educator and Son

Authorities have reported that the suspect involved in the crash had a…
Russia unveils humanoid AI robot that immediately collapses on stage

Russia’s Humanoid AI Robot Debut Turns Into Unexpected Comedy Show

In a dramatic turn of events, Russia’s introduction of a humanoid AI…