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SCR 7

Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, and ending on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Charlie Geren and 1 co-sponsor

Texas Legislature permits itself an extended break (4+ days) during January 15-22, 2025, bypassing the standard three-day adjournment limit.

Filed with the Secretary of State
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Bill Summary · SCR 7

Legislative bill overview

SCR 7 is a procedural resolution that grants the Texas Legislature permission to adjourn for more than three consecutive days during the week of January 15-22, 2025. Under normal legislative rules, the Texas Legislature cannot adjourn for more than three days without special authorization, so this resolution provides that temporary exception.

Why is this important

This type of resolution allows the legislature flexibility to take extended breaks during the regular session without violating chamber rules. The timing suggests this may have accommodated a holiday period, member obligations, or other scheduling needs during that specific week in January.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concern: The bill itself provides no explanation for why the extended recess was necessary, leaving the public to speculate about the justification
  • Rule circumvention: Critics could argue that adjournment rules exist to ensure legislative productivity and that routine exceptions may weaken accountability
  • Pattern precedent: Frequent use of such resolutions could potentially normalize extended breaks during the regular session when legislative work is typically expected

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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