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TX HJR129
TX HJR129Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the board members of the Texas Water Development Board to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the board members of the Texas Water Development Board to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to change how members of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) are selected, shifting from gubernatorial appointment to direct election by qualified voters in a general election. Currently, board members are appointed by the governor with Senate consent, but the amendment would require voters to choose board members directly. The resolution includes a temporary provision that allows existing board members to continue serving under the current appointment system until the election results are officially canvassed. The proposed constitutional amendment will be submitted to voters on November 4, 2025, with ballot language explicitly describing the change from appointed to elected board members. The temporary provision also includes an expiration date of January 1, 2030, ensuring a clear transition period for implementing the new election process for the Texas Water Development Board.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Natural Resources (on 03/17/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HJR129 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HJ00129I.htm |
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