KSAT Q&A: ‘Quorum-breaking is a legislative tradition,’ but latest attempts to stop are ‘unprecedented,’ insider says

A Texas lawmaker lost his seat over quorum-breaking, violence allegations. 155 years ago.

The case of Senator E.L. Alford, who was expelled from his seat in 1870, provides lessons for today.

A Texas lawmaker lost his seat over quorum-breaking, violence allegations. 155 years ago

The case of Senator E.L. Alford, who was expelled from his seat in 1870, provides lessons for today.

KSAT Q&A: ‘Quorum-breaking is a legislative tradition,’ but latest attempts to stop are ‘unprecedented,’ insider says

Texas Capitol insider Scott Braddock joined KSAT for Q&A on Thursday night to discuss the current quorum break by Texas lawmakers and what may happen next for the special session.“Quorum-breaking is a legislative tradition in Texas going back to the 1800s,” Braddock said.However, Braddock added, the stakes have never been higher.“We are in uncharted territory here,” Braddock said in regards to the tension between democratic Texas representatives…