H.B. No. 64 introduces a new provision to the Texas Government Code regarding the vacancy of a legislative office due to excessive absence. Specifically, it adds Section 301.074, which stipulates that a member of the legislature will vacate their office if they are absent from all proceedings of their respective house for seven consecutive days without a granted leave of absence. This measure aims to ensure accountability and attendance among legislators.

The new section applies only to absences occurring on or after the effective date of the Act. The bill is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from all elected members of both houses; otherwise, it will take effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session.

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