Bill > HJR38

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution that would require the governor to call a special legislative session if at least two-thirds of the members in both houses of the state legislature submit a petition requesting it. The petition must specify the date the special session should be convened and outline the specific purpose(s) for the session. Under this proposed amendment, the governor would be obligated to issue a proclamation convening the legislature on the date specified in the petition and limit the session's scope to the purposes outlined in the petition. The proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to Texas voters for approval at the November 4, 2025 election, with the ballot language clearly describing the proposed change. If approved by voters, this amendment would provide the legislature with a mechanism to convene a special session without relying solely on the governor's discretion, potentially giving the legislative branch more flexibility in addressing urgent state matters.

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