3 fully vaccinated Texas House Democrats test positive for COVID-19 - KXAN.com

Chris Turner, chairman of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, welcome Democratic members of the Texas legislature at a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

(KXAN) — It’s been a tumultuous week for Texas House Democrats.

At the end of the same week Texas Democratic lawmakers made a mass exodus from the state Capitol to block the GOP-led elections overhaul bills, three fully vaccinated members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Caucus officials.

The Democrats who tested positive were among those who were aboard the private planes that transported lawmakers to Washington, D.C., as confirmed by Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.

“The House Democratic Caucus is following all CDC guidance and protocols.

The Caucus says it’s contacted and tested other members and staff after the positive tests and will continue following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Democrats in the Texas Legislature walked out in the midst of a special session called by Gov

"Texas House Democrats stand united in our decision to break quorum and refuse to let the Republican-led legislature force through dangerous legislation that would trample on Texans’ freedom to vote," Texas House Democrats said in a joint statement