Texas HJR191 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring automatic resignation of city council members and school board trustees who run for state.

Texas HJR191 proposes a constitutional amendment to require automatic resignation of city council members and school board trustees who announce their candidacy for the Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives, or United States Congress. This applies if the unexpired term of their current office exceeds one year and 30 days. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election. If approved, it will align city council members and school board trustees with other county or district officers in terms of automatic resignation upon candidacy for higher office.

Texas HJR191 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring automatic resignation of city council members and school board trustees who run for state.

Texas HJR191 proposes a constitutional amendment to require automatic resignation of city council members and school board trustees who announce their candidacy for the Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives, or United States Congress. This applies if the unexpired term of their current office exceeds one year and 30 days. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election. If approved, it will align city council members and school board trustees with other county or district officers in terms of automatic resignation upon candidacy for higher office.