Proposing a constitutional amendment for statewide election of the Texas House Speaker by voters.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change the election process for the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Under the proposed amendment, the Speaker would be elected by the state's voters at the same time and locations as legislative elections. The amendment also specifies that the Speaker serves a two-year term, cannot hold another office, and must be qualified to serve in the House. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election. If approved, the first election for Speaker under this system would occur in 2026.

Proposing a constitutional amendment for statewide election of the Texas House Speaker by voters.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change the election process for the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Under the proposed amendment, the Speaker would be elected by the state's voters at the same time and locations as legislative elections. The amendment also specifies that the Speaker serves a two-year term, cannot hold another office, and must be qualified to serve in the House. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election. If approved, the first election for Speaker under this system would occur in 2026.