Texas SJR48 proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund.

Texas SJR48 proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund. This fund will receive money from the general revenue fund, appropriations by the legislature, and other sources. The fund will benefit areas significantly affected by oil and gas production. The comptroller of public accounts will manage transfers to this fund and others, including the economic stabilization fund and the state highway fund. The amendment will be submitted to voters on November 4, 2025.

Texas SJR48 proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund.

Texas SJR48 proposes a constitutional amendment to create the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund. This fund will receive money from the general revenue fund, appropriations by the legislature, and other sources. The fund will benefit areas significantly affected by oil and gas production. The comptroller of public accounts will manage transfers to this fund and others, including the economic stabilization fund and the state highway fund. The amendment will be submitted to voters on November 4, 2025.