By: Alders H.J.R. No. 146
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative
action at any time after the thirtieth day of the regular session of
the legislature.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 5(b), Article III, Texas Constitution,
is amended to read as follows:
(b) When convened in regular Session, the first thirty days
thereof shall be devoted to the introduction of bills and
resolutions, acting upon emergency appropriations, passing upon
the confirmation of the recess appointees of the Governor and such
emergency matters as may be submitted by the Governor in special
messages to the Legislature. [During the succeeding thirty days of
the regular session of the Legislature the various committees of
each House shall hold hearings to consider all bills and
resolutions and other matters then pending; and such emergency
matters as may be submitted by the Governor. During the remainder
of the session the Legislature shall act upon such bills and
resolutions as may be then pending and upon such emergency matters
as may be submitted by the Governor in special messages to the
Legislature.]
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 4, 2025.
The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment authorizing legislative
action after the thirtieth day of the legislative session."