Proposing a constitutional amendment to require two-thirds consent from the House and Senate for the governor to call more than one special session.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how special sessions are called by the governor in Texas. Currently, the governor can call one special session without needing approval from the House and Senate. This bill would require the governor to obtain written approval from at least two-thirds of the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate to call more than one special session per legislative biennium. The amendment will be put to a vote in the November 4, 2025 election.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to require two-thirds consent from the House and Senate for the governor to call more than one special session.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how special sessions are called by the governor in Texas. Currently, the governor can call one special session without needing approval from the House and Senate. This bill would require the governor to obtain written approval from at least two-thirds of the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate to call more than one special session per legislative biennium. The amendment will be put to a vote in the November 4, 2025 election.