Bill > HJR121

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to change how future amendments to the Texas Constitution are approved. Currently, a constitutional amendment becomes effective if a majority of voters statewide approve it. Under this proposed change, an amendment would only become effective if it is approved by a majority of voters in at least three-fourths of the counties in Texas. This means that an amendment would need majority support not just statewide, but also in a significant geographic spread of counties, potentially making it more difficult to pass constitutional changes. The amendment is set to be voted on in a special election on November 4, 2025, and if approved, would take effect on January 1, 2026. The resolution includes a temporary provision specifying that the new requirement would apply to constitutional amendments proposed after January 1, 2027, and the temporary provision itself would expire on that date. This change could significantly alter the process of amending the Texas Constitution by requiring broader geographic consensus across the state.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HJR121