Bill > HJR44

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for Texas state legislators and statewide elected executive branch officials. For members of the Texas House of Representatives, the amendment would restrict individuals from being elected if they have already served during all or part of six regular legislative sessions. Similarly, for state senators, the amendment would prohibit election after serving during all or part of six regular sessions, with a slight exception allowing a potential fourth-year term even if it would push total service beyond six sessions. For statewide elected officials (excluding judicial offices), the amendment would disqualify individuals who have served in an office during part of 12 or more calendar years. Importantly, the resolution includes a provision that service before January 1, 2027, will not be counted toward these term limit calculations, effectively allowing current officeholders to continue serving. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Texas voters for approval in a November 4, 2025 election, with the ballot providing a clear option to vote for or against the term limits proposal.