This resolution formally censures Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas for making inappropriate and discriminatory remarks toward the Governor of Texas and another Member of Congress.
Randy Weber
Representative
TX-14
This resolution formally censures Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas for making inappropriate and discriminatory remarks, including recent comments directed at the Governor of Texas. The action requires Representative Crockett to stand in the well of the House while the Speaker publicly reads the resolution aloud. This serves as an official reprimand for her conduct.
House Resolution Seeks to Censure Rep. Crockett Over 'Governor Hot Wheels' and Other Remarks
This resolution is a formal disciplinary document that aims to censure Representative Jasmine Crockett (TX) for what it calls inappropriate and discriminatory comments made both recently and in the past. Essentially, Congress is putting its foot down and saying her public remarks have crossed a line regarding decorum and respect for her colleagues and other elected officials. The resolution specifically cites her March 22, 2025, comments where she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" and "a hot ass mess," along with earlier inflammatory statements from May 2024 directed at another Member of Congress.
The House’s Internal HR Policy
For most people, this kind of internal congressional drama feels distant, but it’s actually a look at how the House of Representatives polices its own. Censure is the second-most severe form of discipline the House can impose on a member, short of expulsion. The resolution lays out a mandatory, three-part public shaming process. First, it formally states that Representative Crockett is censured. Second, she must immediately report to the "well of the House"—that’s the open area right in front of the Speaker’s desk—to receive the reprimand. Finally, the Speaker of the House must read the entire resolution aloud in front of the entire chamber, making the reprimand an official public record and a significant black mark on her congressional record.
Why This Matters for the Rest of Us
While this resolution doesn't change your taxes, your healthcare, or your commute, it does impact the internal culture of the legislative branch. The core issue here is legislative decorum versus free political speech. When a member is censured for comments made outside of floor debate—like the remarks about Governor Abbott made at a Human Rights Campaign event—it raises questions about where the line is drawn for politicians’ public commentary. For the average person, it’s a reminder that even in the highest levels of government, there are formal rules governing how people talk about each other, and breaking those rules can lead to a very public institutional slap on the wrist. It’s a procedural move, but it highlights the ongoing tension between political rhetoric and institutional standards of conduct.