Texas HJR213 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a supermajority vote for issuing general obligation bonds by political subdivisions.

Texas HJR213 proposes a constitutional amendment to require a supermajority vote to authorize a political subdivision to issue general obligation bonds. The amendment would take effect on January 1, 2026, and applies only to bonds authorized by voters at an election ordered on or after that date. The temporary provision expires on January 1, 2027. The amendment will be submitted to voters at the November 4, 2025, election.

Texas HJR213 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a supermajority vote for issuing general obligation bonds by political subdivisions.

Texas HJR213 proposes a constitutional amendment to require a supermajority vote to authorize a political subdivision to issue general obligation bonds. The amendment would take effect on January 1, 2026, and applies only to bonds authorized by voters at an election ordered on or after that date. The temporary provision expires on January 1, 2027. The amendment will be submitted to voters at the November 4, 2025, election.