Proposing a constitutional amendment to set the first 30 days of a regular legislative session for bill introductions and hearings.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how the Texas legislature operates during regular sessions. Specifically, it would require the first 30 days of a regular session to be dedicated to introducing and holding committee hearings on bills and resolutions. During the remainder of the session, the legislature could continue to introduce and act on bills and resolutions, as well as handle emergency matters submitted by the Governor. The amendment would be put to a vote in the November 4, 2025 election.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to set the first 30 days of a regular legislative session for bill introductions and hearings.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how the Texas legislature operates during regular sessions. Specifically, it would require the first 30 days of a regular session to be dedicated to introducing and holding committee hearings on bills and resolutions. During the remainder of the session, the legislature could continue to introduce and act on bills and resolutions, as well as handle emergency matters submitted by the Governor. The amendment would be put to a vote in the November 4, 2025 election.