Bill > SJR38

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution that would restrict the governor's ability to veto bills under specific circumstances. Specifically, the amendment would prevent the governor from vetoing any bill that has been passed by both houses of the Texas Legislature with at least a two-thirds majority vote in each house. The proposed change would add a new subsection to Article IV, Section 14 of the state constitution, explicitly stating that the governor cannot disapprove such a bill. This limitation does not apply to the governor's existing power to object to specific items in appropriations bills. The amendment would be submitted to Texas voters for approval at a special election on November 4, 2025, with the ballot language clearly explaining the proposed change to the governor's veto power. If approved by voters, this amendment would represent a significant shift in the balance of legislative power in Texas, making it more difficult for the governor to block legislation that has overwhelming legislative support.