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, and potential removal of seniority based on cumulative years of service. Additionally, expulsion is also a possible consequence as outlined in the Texas Constitution.

A new subsection (d-1) specifies that if a member is absent without leave for four consecutive days with the intent to impede House actions, their seniority will be reduced by one year for each additional day of absence. This amendment aims to discourage disruptive absences and ensure that members remain accountable for their participation in legislative proceedings.