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TX SCR47
TX SCR47Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, and ending on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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Introduced
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/14/2025
04/14/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, and ending on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution addresses a constitutional requirement in Texas regarding legislative adjournment. Specifically, under Section 17, Article III of the Texas Constitution, neither the Texas Senate nor the House of Representatives can adjourn for more than three days without obtaining consent from the other chamber. This resolution grants mutual permission for both legislative bodies to adjourn for more than three days during the period from Wednesday, April 16, 2025, through Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The resolution was adopted by the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas, with the Senate voting 31-0 in favor and the House voting 132-11 (with two members present but not voting) to approve the extended adjournment period. This type of resolution is a procedural measure to ensure compliance with the state constitution's rules about legislative sessions and breaks.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Filed with the Secretary of State (on 04/16/2025)
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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=SCR47 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SC00047F.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SC00047I.htm |
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