Bill > SJR42

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the rules governing legislative activities during a regular session in Texas. The amendment would change the first 30 days of a legislative session to focus on introducing bills and holding committee hearings, rather than being restricted to specific emergency matters. It would also allow the legislature to continue introducing bills and holding committee hearings throughout the remainder of the session, while maintaining the ability to act on pending bills, emergency appropriations, and matters submitted by the Governor in special messages. Additionally, the resolution reduces the threshold for a House to determine its order of business from four-fifths to two-thirds of its membership. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters in a November 4, 2025 election, with ballot language describing the change to legislative session procedures.

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