Bill > HJR197

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution that would explicitly prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in state elections. Specifically, the amendment would add a fourth category to the existing list of voter restrictions, which currently includes individuals under 18 years old, those determined mentally incompetent by a court, and persons convicted of felonies. The new provision would specifically state that persons who are not citizens of the United States are not allowed to vote in Texas. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters for approval at a statewide election on November 4, 2025, with the ballot language clearly stating that the amendment would "clarify that a voter must be a United States citizen." While current federal and state laws already generally restrict voting to U.S. citizens, this constitutional amendment would provide an explicit and direct statement of this requirement within the Texas Constitution, potentially serving to reinforce existing voter eligibility requirements.

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