Bill > HJR35

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution that would prevent legislators from receiving their state salary, daily allowance (per diem), or mileage reimbursement during periods when they are absent without an excuse and their legislative chamber lacks a quorum. A quorum is the minimum number of members required to be present to conduct official business. Specifically, the amendment would add a new subsection to Article III, Section 24 of the Texas Constitution, stating that legislators will not be compensated for any period during which they are unexcused and their house cannot conduct business due to insufficient members present. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Texas voters for approval at an election on May 2, 2026, with the ballot language clearly explaining the proposed change to allow voters to vote for or against the constitutional amendment.

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=891&Bill=HJR35