In this subchapter:

1. (1) "Impeding absence" means an unexcused absence by a member of either house of the legislature during a legislative session in which the member is at a location outside of this state for purposes of impeding the actions of the member's house if:

   1. (A) the member's house has:

      1. (i) compelled the attendance of absent members under Section 10, Article III, Texas Constitution;
      2. (ii) ordered the house's sergeant-at-arms to arrest absent members; and
      3. (iii) issued civil warrants of arrest for the absent members;

   2. (B) the member has not:

      1. (i) been granted a leave of absence by the member's house; or
      2. (ii) returned to the member's house; and

   3. (C) the member:

      1. (i) is not physically present in this state; and
      2. (ii) has indicated by word or deed that the member is not present in this state.
2. (2) "Political contribution," "political expenditure," and "specific-purpose committee" have the meanings assigned by Section 251.001, Election Code.
3. (3) "Legislative caucus" means a legislative caucus, as defined by Section 253.0341(e), Election Code, that also has a principal purpose of a specific-purpose committee, as defined by Section 251.001(13), Election Code.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 8 (H.B. 18), Sec. 1, eff. December 4, 2025.