The resolution amends Rule 5, Section 3 of the permanent rules of the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature. It introduces stricter penalties for members who are absent without leave with the intent to obstruct the House's actions. The penalties include fines, reimbursement for costs incurred by the sergeant-at-arms, reprimands, censure, removal of seniority based on cumulative years of service, and potential expulsion as outlined in the Texas Constitution.

Specifically, the amendment adds a new subsection (d-1), which stipulates that starting from the fourth day of unauthorized absence, a member will lose one year of seniority for each additional day they remain absent without leave. This change aims to discourage members from impeding legislative processes through prolonged absences.