Bill > HJR152

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the rules governing the Texas Legislature's activities during a regular session. The amendment would change the existing provisions about how the Legislature spends its time, specifically removing the requirement for a strict 30-day period dedicated to committee hearings on bills and resolutions. Under the proposed change, the first 30 days of a regular session would continue to be focused on bill introduction, emergency appropriations, and gubernatorial appointee confirmations. However, the subsequent language would be simplified, allowing the Legislature to hold hearings and act on pending bills and resolutions throughout the remainder of the session, including any emergency matters submitted by the Governor. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters in a special election on November 4, 2025, with the ballot language clearly describing the proposed change to legislative session procedures.

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