89R2081 BEF-D
By: Vasut H.J.R. No. 41
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination
of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 10, Article III, Texas Constitution, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 10. A majority [Two-thirds] of the members of each
House of the Legislature shall constitute a quorum to do business,
but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and compel the
attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such
penalties as each House may provide.
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 to provide that a
majority of the members of the senate or house of representatives of
the Texas Legislature constitutes a quorum for that house to do
business."