Bill > HJR95

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for Texas state legislators, statewide elected executive branch officers, and state employees. For state legislators, the proposal restricts representatives to eight whole regular sessions in the House, senators to eight whole regular sessions in the Senate, and limits total legislative service to 12 whole regular sessions across both chambers. For statewide elected officials, the amendment prohibits service in statewide elected offices for more than 16 years total. Additionally, the resolution mandates that the legislature create a law limiting state employees to a maximum of 24 years of service in the legislative or executive branches. Importantly, the term limit calculations do not include service before January 1, 2027, providing a fresh start for current officeholders. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Texas voters in a November 4, 2025 election, with the ballot offering voters the choice to approve or reject these term limit provisions. The resolution aims to introduce more regular turnover in state government positions by preventing long-term entrenchment of politicians and state employees.