Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is now officially facing consequences for her controversial remarks about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott after House Republicans filed a formal resolution to censure her on Wednesday.
Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), who authored the measure, confirmed the development in a post on X, writing: “I have officially FILED the censure resolution against Rep. Jasmine Crockett. She must be censured and held accountable for the venomous rhetoric she spews as a representative of the Democratic Party.
The resolution cites Crockett’s March 22 speech at a Human Rights Campaign event, where she referred to Gov. Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels” and a “hot ass mess.” Critics slammed the remarks as an attack on Abbott’s disability—he has used a wheelchair since he was paralyzed from the waist down in a 1984 accident.
“The story of our great governor of Texas is one of unwavering resilience and perseverance,” Weber told Fox News on Tuesday. “Meanwhile, the actions of Jasmine Crockett – stooping to vile levels of discrimination and despicable political attacks – are nothing short of reprehensible.”
Weber added: “It’s painfully obvious she was never taught a single thing about Texas class, as her behavior is