Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time a person may serve as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the eligibility of a member of the Texas House of Representatives to be elected as Speaker. Specifically, it adds a new subsection to Section 9, Article III, of the Texas Constitution, stating that a member is not eligible for the Speaker position if they have previously served as Speaker during all or part of any regular session of the legislature. The amendment will be presented to voters in the election on November 4, 2025.
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