Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the governor to call a special legislative session if petitioned by two-thirds of each house.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution, specifically to Article IV, Section 8. It would require the governor to call a special session of the legislature if petitioned by at least two-thirds of the members of each house. The petition must specify the date for the session and the purposes. The governor's proclamation must then convene the legislature on the stated date and authorize consideration of the specified purposes. This amendment will be presented to voters in the November 4, 2025 election.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the governor to call a special legislative session if petitioned by two-thirds of each house.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution, specifically to Article IV, Section 8. It would require the governor to call a special session of the legislature if petitioned by at least two-thirds of the members of each house. The petition must specify the date for the session and the purposes. The governor's proclamation must then convene the legislature on the stated date and authorize consideration of the specified purposes. This amendment will be presented to voters in the November 4, 2025 election.