Republican Rep. Randy Weber is set to introduce a resolution to censure Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett following remarks she made about Texas Governor Greg Abbott at a recent Human Rights Campaign event in Los Angeles. A draft of the resolution, shared with CNN, details Weber’s plan to formally condemn Crockett’s comments.
At the event, Crockett referred to Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as “Governor Hot Wheels” and a “hot a** mess.” The remarks sparked criticism, prompting Weber to pursue the censure measure.
Crockett Defends Her Comments
In response to the backlash, Crockett clarified on social media that her comments were not intended as a reference to Abbott’s disability.
“I wasn’t thinking about the governor’s condition—I was thinking about the planes, trains, and automobiles he used to transfer migrants into communities led by Black mayors, deliberately stoking tension and fear among the most vulnerable,” she wrote on X.
She further explained, “Literally, the next line I said was that he was a ‘Hot A** Mess,’ referencing his terrible policies. At no point did I mention or allude to his condition.”
Abbott has used a wheelchair since the age of 26, when he was partially paralyzed after a tree fell on him while jogging.
The Path Forward
It remains unclear whether Weber will push for immediate consideration of the resolution by making it privileged, which would force House GOP leadership to act quickly. According to sources familiar with the situation, Weber intends to introduce the resolution on Wednesday and will decide afterward whether to expedite the process.
Censure, a formal condemnation by the House, was once a rare disciplinary action but has become increasingly common. If successful, this would mark the second time this month that House Republicans have moved to censure a Democrat. Earlier in March, Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green was formally reprimanded after disrupting former President Donald Trump’s address to Congress—a measure that passed with support from ten Democrats.
CNN has reached out to both Governor Abbott’s office and House Speaker Mike Johnson for comment.
