HB 4717 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to authorizing an emergency services district to impose an ad valorem tax for the acquisition of land, equipment, or apparatus or the construction of capital improvements.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HJR 1 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 2 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the 88th Legislature to provide a cost-of-living adjustment to certain annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 4 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Governor | INDEPENDENT CITIZEN REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 5 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HJR 6 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of single-family residences other than residence homesteads for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 8 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 9 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right of a property owner to conduct activities necessary to secure basic human needs.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 10 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 11 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to terminate the sentence of a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 12 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 13 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 14 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year that the owner of the property qualifies the property for a residence homestead exemption is the market value of the property and that, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property is considered to be the market value of the property for that tax year and to limit increases in the appraised value of the homestead for subsequent tax years based on the inflation rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 15 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 16 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | MEDICAID | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 17 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 18 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 19 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for exceptions to the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 21 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 22 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 23 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision other than a school district of a portion of the assessed value of a residence homestead based on the average assessed value in the preceding tax year of all qualified residence homesteads that are located in the same county as the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 24 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 25 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the commissioners court of a county to exempt from ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision that taxes the property the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Water--General
HJR 26 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 27 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 28 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 29 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 31 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring elections on proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution to be held in November of even-numbered years.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 32 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 33 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 34 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HJR 36 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting certain school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on the fulfillment of certain conditions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HJR 37 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools from state and local regulation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 38 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the rights of parents to direct the upbringing of their children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 39 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Judicial
HJR 40 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 41 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 42 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 43 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 44 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the general revenue fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 45 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 46 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 47 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Agriculture | Animals | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 48 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Congress | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HJR 49 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 50 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Constitutional Revision | DISTRICT OF AUSTIN | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 51 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 52 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the officials responsible for appraising property for ad valorem taxation in a county may exclude from consideration the value of new or substantially remodeled residential property when determining the market value of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Housing--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 53 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a district court to reduce or modify a sentence imposing a term of imprisonment for a person who has served not less than 10 years of the term.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 54 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring payment of child support to be eligible to hold certain public elective offices.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Family--Child Support | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HJR 55 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of single-family residences other than residence homesteads for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 56 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the legislature's ability to pass laws prohibiting access to abortion care.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 57 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 58 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the fundamental right of parents to raise their children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 59 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 60 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of certain tax preferences if not reauthorized by law.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 61 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 62 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 63 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 64 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HJR 65 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial property and rental property for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HJR 66 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 67 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education benefits provided to veterans and family members of veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 68 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 69 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set the salaries of members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor based on the average public school teacher salary in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HJR 70 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring payment of child support to be eligible to hold certain public elective offices.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Family--Child Support | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HJR 71 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for limitations on the appraised value of certain real property in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 72 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 73 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 74 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 75 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain organizational and procedural matters related to the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HJR 76 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HJR 77 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 78 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of every person to keep and bear arms.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Weapons
HJR 79 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 80 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 81 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the property to a private entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 82 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing daylight saving time year-round.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 83 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Congress | Courts--District | Elections--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 84 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 85 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the fundamental right of parents to raise their children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 86 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 87 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 25 consecutive tax years.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 88 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HJR 89 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Proposing a constitutional amendment to direct the legislature to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 90 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide funding for the construction, expansion, maintenance, and operation of state mental health facilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BONDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 91 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to direct the legislature to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 92 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 93 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners or similar gaming devices; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 94 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to set a minimum amount of monetary bond for persons charged with certain felony offenses involving violence and requiring the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony under most circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 95 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 96 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property used to operate a child-care facility.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 97 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring a license to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a gaming and sports wagering tax and license application fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 98 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 99 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail to certain persons arrested for an offense resulting in the death of or serious bodily injury to a person younger than 18 years of age.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Minors--Crimes Against | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 101 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 102 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events and requiring the legislature to dedicate to property tax relief at least 98 percent of the net state tax revenue generated from the wagering on sporting events.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 103 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing procedures to fill a vacancy in the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HJR 104 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory held for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | DALLAS COUNTY | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | EL PASO COUNTY | GALVESTON COUNTY | GAMBLING | HARRIS COUNTY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HJR 106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of a person to travel in a vehicle using human decision-making to operate the vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HJR 107 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Courts--Judges | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Judicial
HJR 108 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Somervell County.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | COUNTY TREASURERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SOMERVELL COUNTY
HJR 110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, dedicating the money in that fund to benefit areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, the oil and gas regulation and cleanup account, the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, and the property tax relief fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HJR 113 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the time during which the legislature may act on bills or resolutions during a regular session.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Sunset--Review Procedures
HJR 114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of an individual to refuse a vaccination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 116 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the water for Texas fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 117 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 118 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to direct the legislature to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to a clean and healthy environment.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 120 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 20 consecutive tax years.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 122 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 124 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 125 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the broadband infrastructure fund to expand high-speed broadband access and assist in the financing of connectivity projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HJR 126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Agriculture | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HJR 127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch to 12 consecutive years.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
HJR 128 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the residence homestead of a married couple that may be increased based on the number of children of the couple and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 129 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Transportation--Railroads
HJR 130 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas water fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 131 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of certain commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 132 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual net worth or wealth tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| ASSETS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 133 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to set a minimum amount of monetary bond for persons charged with stalking or an offense involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Family--Family Violence | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STALKING
HJR 134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Galveston County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Filed with the Secretary of State
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | COUNTY TREASURERS | GALVESTON COUNTY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas and establishing the Mental Health and Brain Institute Research Fund for the purposes of scientific research of all forms of mental health and human brain disease and disorders.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | MENTAL HEALTH & BRAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 136 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 137 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that real property not held for profit that is used exclusively for human burial is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Cemeteries | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas land and water conservation fund to assist in preserving critical natural resources in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 139 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment modifying the initial terms of office for the justices of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Appellate | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TERM LIMITS
HJR 141 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to define certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of a producer and to authorize the commissioners court of a county to exempt from ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision that taxes the property the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Agriculture | Property Interests--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 142 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 143 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equality under the law regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Marriage Relationship | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HJR 144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of money in the state highway fund for roadways for seaports, airports, spaceports, land ports of entry, and international bridges.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AIRPORTS | BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPACEPORTS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HJR 145 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HJR 146 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Financial--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 147 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to the appraised value of the property when it was first qualified as a residence homestead, plus the value of subsequent improvements.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 148 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 149 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property used to operate a child-care facility.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 150 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and who must be related to the owner or trustee of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 151 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes after the 2043 tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--School District
HJR 152 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 153 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 154 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund to be administered by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | DALLAS, CITY OF | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Legislature | MCALLEN, CITY OF | NATIVE AMERICANS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax
HJR 156 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the governor to negotiate and execute gaming compacts with the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and to authorize those tribes to sue this state if the governor fails to negotiate in good faith.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 157 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation or construction in or on the property of border security infrastructure.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BORDER | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 158 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 159 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a mineral interest that has a value of less than a certain amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 160 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 161 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision located wholly or partly in a populous county of a specified dollar amount, or a greater dollar amount specified by the governing body of the political subdivision, of the assessed value of a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 163 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the voters to remove local elected officers from office by means of a recall election.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 164 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--General
HJR 165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 166 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing recovery of exemplary damages by parents or a person's estate for a homicide.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of additional general obligation bonds that may be issued by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 168 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the rate of a state sales or use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
HJR 169 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to a special fund established in the state treasury to pay for water infrastructure in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Water | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 170 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the safety of public schools in this state.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Legislature | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 171 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 172 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the owner of a parcel of real property that is located in more than one county to elect to have the property appraised for ad valorem taxation by the appraising entity for one of those counties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HJR 174 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of a person to purchase, to own, and to operate a motor vehicle that is powered by an internal-combustion engine.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 175 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation property used to control pollution, regardless of whether the property is used to meet or exceed rules or regulations adopted for that purpose.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Environment--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 176 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes in a tax year of land designated for agricultural use or open-space land devoted to farm, ranch, or wildlife management purposes to a specified percentage of the appraised value of the land for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the secretary of state to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Officers
HJR 178 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the imposition of an additional ad valorem tax for emergency services districts, subject to voter approval, at a rate not to exceed five cents for the acquisition of land, equipment, or apparatus or the construction of capital improvements.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HJR 179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes and exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of rental real property that primarily serves as the residence of the occupants of the property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy reliability fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General
HJR 181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 182 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding public free schools and prohibiting certain state regulation regarding private educational settings.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 183 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real and personal property owned and exclusively used by a labor organization for the organization's operations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 184 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain tangible personal property held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products as a finished good or used in the manufacturing or processing of medical or biomedical products.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 185 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
HJR 186 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the junior college endowment fund and dedicating the interest and other investment income from money in the fund to reduce the cost of tuition at public junior colleges in this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 187 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 188 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the workforce housing fund to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 189 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 190 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of a regional mobility authority by local law.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 191 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation 50 percent of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who has received a residence homestead exemption on the property for at least the preceding 10 years.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 192 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program and to adjust the allotment in a manner that reflects annual inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 193 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BORDER | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 194 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the residence homestead of a first-time home buyer and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect the most recent increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 196 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow certain officers to become candidates for an office of profit or trust without automatically resigning from their current office.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 198 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the time during which the legislature may act on bills or resolutions during a regular session.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 199 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 200 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Ratifying a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the number of representatives in the United States House of Representatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 201 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of career and technical education programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System, the Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange, and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Labor--Workforce Development | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HJR 202 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the composition of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Governor | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas legacy fund and the Texas legacy distribution fund, dedicating the Texas legacy distribution fund to certain state infrastructure projects or the reduction of certain long-term obligations, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of money in the state highway fund for transit-oriented projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 205 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the imposition of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on residence homesteads, to increase the rates of state sales and use taxes and dedicate the revenue attributable to that increase for public education, and to establish and prescribe the permissible uses of the homeowner protection fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HJR 206 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 207 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SCR 62 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Tracy
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.J.R. No. 75.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Corrective | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 1 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy insurance fund and the authorization of other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SJR 2 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes, to increase the amount of an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 4 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SJR 5 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 6 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 8 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 9 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing daylight saving time in Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 10 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 11 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 12 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 13 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature in response to a fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, or emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SJR 14 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and providing an expiration date for certain tax preferences.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
SJR 15 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 16 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SJR 17 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring occupational licenses to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a tax.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Tourism
SJR 18 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 19 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 21 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 22 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment to direct the legislature to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 23 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the right to be free from governmental intrusion or interference into an individual's private life.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 24 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax
SJR 25 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 26 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to entitle all component institutions of The Texas A&M University System and The University of Texas System to participate in the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 27 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Connectivity Fund for the development of broadband and other telecommunications services in all areas of the state and authorizing the appropriation to that fund of a portion of revenue received from the existing state sales and use taxes on telecommunications services while not increasing the rate of the sales and use taxes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS CONNECTIVITY FUND | Utilities--Telecommunications
SJR 28 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Galveston County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | COUNTY TREASURERS | GALVESTON COUNTY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 29 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct a child's education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting certain taxes and fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 31 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 32 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Moody, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority of the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| EL PASO COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SJR 33 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that future constitutional amendments become effective only if approved by a majority of the voters in at least three-fourths of the counties of the state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 34 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 35 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 37 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
SJR 38 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for the continuation of a limitation on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes if the property is acquired by and qualifies as the homestead of an heir of the owner or the owner's spouse or surviving spouse.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 39 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 40 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Judicial
SJR 41 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment lowering the maximum allowable amount of money in the economic stabilization fund and dedicating certain general revenue to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SJR 42 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 43 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the water for Texas fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 44 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of certain violent or sexual offenses or of continuous trafficking of persons and requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court as required and the safety of the community, law enforcement, and the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
| Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 45 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction and maintenance of electric generating and transmission facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SJR 46 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a person's inventory.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Business & Commerce--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 47 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 48 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 49 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a university research fund to support emerging research universities in The University of Texas System or The Texas A&M University System and disqualifying all component institutions of those university systems from receiving money from the national research university fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 50 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Historic Preservation & Museums | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SJR 51 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for the denial of bail to a person accused of committing a trafficking or sexual offense against a child while released on bail for committing a similar offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 52 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Vasut, Cody
Extending the deadline for the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 53 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 54 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a court from issuing an opinion without disclosing the judges who authored the opinion.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Courts--Judges | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 55 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property for the first year that the owner qualified the property for a homestead exemption or, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 56 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to raise the maximum allowable amount of money in the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 57 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review and approval of state agency rules.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SJR 58 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
SJR 59 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the time during which the legislature may act on bills or resolutions during a regular session.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 60 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the suspension of certain public officers by the governor and the trial, removal, and reinstatement of certain public officers by the senate.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | SUPREME COURT
SJR 61 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a regular session of the legislature.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 62 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 63 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to consider legislation on any subject during a special session.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 64 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Talarico, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 65 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 66 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of individuals to refuse medical treatments and to access public accommodations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 67 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use a mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Financial--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 68 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 69 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating to the national research university fund a portion of certain income from the lease for oil and gas exploration of land dedicated to the permanent university fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 70 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right of parents to raise their children.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 71 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SJR 72 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools from state and local regulation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 73 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 74 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 75 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas water fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 76 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision that prohibits the appropriation of state money or property for the benefit of any sect, religious society, or theological or religious seminary.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 77 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the workforce housing fund to facilitate the development of affordable workforce housing.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 78 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Transportation--Railroads
SJR 79 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient or the surviving spouse of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 80 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the utilities reliability fund and the utilities reliability revenue fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SJR 81 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SJR 82 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas power resiliency fund to finance backup power sources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 83 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and is related to the owner of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 84 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of an individual to refuse a vaccination.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 85 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of additional general obligation bonds that may be issued by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 86 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing year-round standard time or daylight saving time and authorizing the legislature to enact legislation that gives effect to the preferred option.
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 87 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation equipment or inventory held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products to protect the Texas healthcare network and strengthen our medical supply chain.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Health--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 88 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the utilities reliability fund and the utilities reliability revenue fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SJR 89 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 90 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas by authorizing it to conduct gaming on certain lands under state law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 91 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual net worth or wealth tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Income
SJR 92 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy fund and the authorization of other funding mechanisms to support the construction, maintenance, and modernization of electric generating facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SJR 93 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy fund to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SR 709 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on H.J.R. 125.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HJR 1 88-1 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HJR 3 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 4 88-1 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 5 88-1 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial property and rental property for ad valorem taxation.
Filed
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 6 88-1 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the commissioners court of a county to exempt from ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision that taxes the property the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.
Filed
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--General
HJR 7 88-1 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Filed
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 1 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HJR 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the governing body of certain appraisal entities.
House: Ways & Means
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 6 88-2 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes after the 2038 tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--School District
HJR 7 88-2 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HJR 8 88-2 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial property and rental property for ad valorem taxation.
Filed
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 9 88-2 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 10 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 11 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 12 88-2 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
Filed
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 13 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 14 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, to establish the property tax relief to rental households fund and authorize the legislature to provide payments to rental households from that fund based on a proportion of rent paid, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief and property tax relief payments to rental households from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 15 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, to provide supplemental payments to full-time classroom teachers in school districts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 4 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Filed
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 5 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 6 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
HJR 7 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HJR 8 88-3 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing requirements for the exercise of the power of impeachment by the House of Representatives and providing that officers against whom articles of impeachment are preferred receive pay during the pendency of impeachment proceedings.
Filed
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 9 88-3 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.
Filed
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 10 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 6 88-3 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right to direct a child's education.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide ongoing financial support for projects that ensure the safety of public schools in this state and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Safety
HJR 4 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 5 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 6 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.
Filed
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 7 88-4 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.
Filed
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 8 88-4 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing requirements for the exercise of the power of impeachment by the House of Representatives and providing that officers against whom articles of impeachment are preferred receive pay during the pendency of impeachment proceedings.
Filed
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 9 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 6 88-4 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an individual's right to personal reproductive autonomy.
Filed
| Health--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 2 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HJR 4 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 5 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and the dedication of bond proceeds to the Brain Institute of Texas established to fund brain research in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BONDS | BRAIN INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
HJR 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 7 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TERM LIMITS
HJR 8 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property for the first year that the owner qualified the property for a homestead exemption or, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 9 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 10 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to terminate the sentence of a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Courts--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 11 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 12 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring elections on proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution to be held in November of even-numbered years.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 13 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 14 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 16 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Water--General
HJR 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain judges to become candidates for another office without automatically resigning from the office already held.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HJR 20 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 23 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 24 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 25 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in those areas and to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct casino gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing; authorizing fees; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the allocation of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund and to use that revenue for certain science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholarships.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SCHOLARSHIPS | Science & Technology | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 28 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 30 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 31 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 32 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 33 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting an individual's right to earn a living free from unnecessary governmental interference.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Business & Commerce--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 34 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 36 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 37 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners or similar gaming devices; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Legislature | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 39 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the governor from regulating alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, or combustibles by order or proclamation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Weapons
HJR 41 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by peace officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain powers of the governor in issuing orders or proclamations and specifying the powers of the legislature in special sessions called following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide that if in a tax year the owner of property disputes the appraisal of the property and the appraised value is lowered as a result, the appraisal entity may not increase the appraised value of the property in the next tax year in which the property is appraised by more than a specified percentage.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HJR 45 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the number of justices of the United States Supreme Court to nine.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
HJR 46 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 47 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to convene the legislature in special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 48 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of a regional mobility authority by local law.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 49 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WEBB COUNTY
HJR 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 51 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 52 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for annual legislative sessions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 53 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the value of a person's income-producing tangible personal property if the property has a value within a specified range of values.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 55 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision other than a school district of a portion of the assessed value of a residence homestead based on the average assessed value of all qualified residence homesteads that are located in the same county as the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 56 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 57 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 58 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
HJR 59 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 60 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature in response to a fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, or emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HJR 61 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 62 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 63 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
HJR 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 65 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 66 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Judicial
HJR 67 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 68 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering on professional and collegiate sporting events in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 69 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 70 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | VOLUNTEERS
HJR 71 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 72 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit this state or a political subdivision of this state from prohibiting or limiting religious services of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 73 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HJR 74 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of certain tax preferences if not reauthorized by law.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 75 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the appraisal of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes based on its purchase price, exempting all tangible personal property in this state from ad valorem taxation, and authorizing the legislature to permit legislators to appoint members of the board of equalization for an appraisal entity.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 76 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision all or part of which is located in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 77 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 78 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 79 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in an incident directly related to the member's military service while serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 80 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying the Texas Constitution does not secure or protect the right to an abortion or require the expenditure of public money for an abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 81 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to permit certain political subdivisions to adopt a temporary limitation on the appraised value for taxation of certain real property located in specified areas.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 82 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 83 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain peace officers.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 84 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 85 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prevent certain public officers and entities from prohibiting the operation of industries or other categories of business or commercial activity in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HJR 86 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to all persons for whom federal matching money is available.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 87 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 88 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 89 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on property owned by a business entity that donates money to the district to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 90 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary limitation on the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property located in a political subdivision any part of which is located in an area that at any time during the preceding tax year was declared a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 91 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 92 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 93 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the property to a private entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 94 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 96 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 97 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports wagering in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 98 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right of a person to travel in and operate a vehicle using human decision-making.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HJR 99 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to finance the development or redevelopment of transportation or infrastructure in unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted areas in the county; authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Transportation
Filed with the Secretary of State
| County Government--Finance | County Government--Roads | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 100 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch to 12 consecutive years.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
HJR 102 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for property tax relief; providing for occupational licensing and certification; authorizing fees; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GAMBLING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the water infrastructure resiliency fund and the critical infrastructure resiliency fund to assist in the financing of certain infrastructure projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HJR 104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for exceptions to the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE DISTRICT
HJR 106 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HJR 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of single-family residences other than residence homesteads for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 110 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain long-term care facilities to designate an essential caregiver who is provided meaningful access to the resident during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 111 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 113 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing procedures to fill a vacancy in the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HJR 115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the maximum tax rate that may be imposed on property in an emergency services district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HJR 116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to provide for the reimbursement of certain political subdivisions for the implementation of laws that establish, expand, or modify a duty or activity that requires the political subdivisions to spend revenue.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 117 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring payment of child support to be eligible to hold certain public elective offices.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Family--Child Support | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HJR 118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes based on its purchase price.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 120 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Galveston County.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | COUNTY TREASURERS | GALVESTON COUNTY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| Congress | Courts--District | Elections--General | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 122 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that the apportionment of members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state be based on the most recent United States decennial census and preserve communities of interest to the extent practicable.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Congress | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 123 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the preservation of communities of interest in the apportionment of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 124 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Congress | Governor | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HJR 128 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a student member of the board of regents of a public institution of higher education or public university system to serve a term that differs from the terms served by the other members of the board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Officers
HJR 129 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of either a percentage or a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 130 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the state from expanding eligibility for Medicaid under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 131 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring occupational licenses to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a tax.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Tourism
HJR 134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of those tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to specify the manner in which certain amounts distributed from the permanent university fund to the available university fund are allocated or used.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HJR 138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment removing the limit on the state's contribution to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HJR 139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment adding a Railroad Commissioner.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
| Financial--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 142 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the secretary of state to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Candidates | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Officers
HJR 143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations sanctioned by certain professional associations to conduct charitable raffles at rodeo venues.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which a solar energy device has been installed based on the cost of acquiring and installing the device.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Solar | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and to provide for determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 146 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the officials responsible for appraising property for ad valorem taxation in a county may exclude from consideration the value of new or substantially remodeled residential property when determining the market value of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Housing--Finance | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the health and safety of public school students and staff.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 148 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to make certain appropriations to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HJR 149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to review and terminate an order issued by the governor during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to convene into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 152 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain organizational and procedural matters related to the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HJR 153 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of certain state agency rules adopted in response to a threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HJR 154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting certain school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on the fulfillment of certain conditions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 155 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a district court to reduce or modify a sentence imposing a term of imprisonment for a person who has served not less than 10 years of the term.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the fullest extent possible under law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 159 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Proposing a constitutional amendment to constitutionally dedicate certain revenue directed to the state highway fund for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, and maintaining public roadways.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| PERMITS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
HJR 162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Constitutional Revision | DISTRICT OF AUSTIN | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HJR 163 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to certain persons arrested for evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the order of business for regular legislative session.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 165 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, JaceySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing additional powers to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct with respect to candidates for judicial office.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Judges | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Judicial | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 11 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 12 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 13 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing daylight saving time in Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 14 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 15 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 16 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Texas Research Consortium to Cure Infectious Diseases (TRANSCEND) and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund collaborative research on and development of infectious disease treatments and cures for humans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | RESEARCH CONSORTIUM TO CURE INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology
SJR 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| County Government--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Filed with the Secretary of State
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Nursing Homes | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 20 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature in response to a fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, or emergency.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SJR 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SJR 23 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 24 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the legislature from requiring a license or permit for the wearing of arms.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Weapons
SJR 25 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for the continuation of a limitation on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes if the property is acquired by and qualifies as the homestead of an heir of the owner or the owner's spouse or surviving spouse.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit this state or a political subdivision of this state from prohibiting or limiting religious services of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 28 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Co-author authorized
| LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
SJR 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SJR 30 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 31 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 32 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the order of business for regular legislative session.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 33 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session and to designate the subjects of legislation considered at certain special sessions.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SJR 34 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 36 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees, and the provision of criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 37 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SJR 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 39 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports wagering in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
SJR 41 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of either a percentage or a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster, including an epidemic or pandemic.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 45 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
SJR 46 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit and provide for more than one limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 47 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for certain judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Elections--Judicial | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
SJR 48 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for hospital patients to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Hospitals | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 49 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth and to provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating casino gaming at a limited number of destination resorts and facilities licensed by the commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring occupational licenses to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a tax.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Tourism
SJR 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to review and terminate an order issued by the governor during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the governor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 51 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the unsolicited distribution of an application form for an absentee ballot.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Elections--Early Voting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 52 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund for the purpose of administering and implementing programs relating to reducing emissions of air contaminants or other pollutants and preventing areas of the state from being in violation of national ambient air quality standards.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 53 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to make certain appropriations to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SJR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 55 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Financial--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 56 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Galveston County.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | COUNTY TREASURERS | GALVESTON COUNTY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 57 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its location in this state for a temporary period may be located in this state for the purpose of qualifying for the tax exemption.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 58 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a person from being placed on a ballot as a candidate for public office if the person has an outstanding financial obligation payable to the Texas Ethics Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Elections--Candidates | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 59 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to constitutionally dedicate certain revenue directed to the state highway fund for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, and maintaining public roadways.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PERMITS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
SJR 60 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain actions involving the conduct of elections and the powers of the legislature to file certain actions against the governor and other state officials.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Elections--General | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
SJR 61 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting temporary suspension of absentee voting procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 62 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability of water, electricity, natural gas and broadband utilities in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SJR 63 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district a portion of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
SJR 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds to support the development of public telecommunications and information services infrastructure in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SJR 65 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of certain educators who purchase school supplies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 66 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 67 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Financial--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
SJR 68 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting this state from daylight saving time.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 3 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round.
Filed
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 5 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 7 87-1 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 8 87-1 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the preservation of communities of interest in the apportionment of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
Filed
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 9 87-1 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that the apportionment of members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state be based on the most recent United States decennial census and preserve communities of interest to the extent practicable.
Filed
| Congress | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 10 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 11 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 12 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 13 87-1 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
Filed
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 14 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 17 87-1 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Filed
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HJR 18 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 19 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which a solar energy device has been installed based on the cost of acquiring and installing the device.
Filed
| Energy--Solar | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 20 87-1 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 21 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 22 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature are not entitled to receive a state salary, per diem, or reimbursement for mileage for an unexcused absence when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum.
Filed
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses
HJR 23 87-1 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the number of members of each House required to constitute a quorum to a majority.
Filed
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 24 87-1 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of single-family residences other than residence homesteads for those purposes.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 25 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 26 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 27 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain organizational and procedural matters related to the legislature.
Filed
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HJR 28 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 3 87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Reported engrossed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Filed
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 7 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
Filed
| Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 8 87-1 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 1 87-2 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 3 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring this state to observe daylight saving time year-round.
Filed
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 4 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HJR 7 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HJR 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the number of members of each House required to constitute a quorum to a majority.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HJR 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.
Filed
| Agriculture | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 14 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 15 87-2 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
Filed
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 16 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature are not entitled to receive a state salary, per diem, or reimbursement for mileage for an unexcused absence when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses
HJR 17 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 18 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 19 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 20 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 25 consecutive tax years.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 21 87-2 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.
Filed
| Agriculture | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 22 87-2 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of single-family residences other than residence homesteads for those purposes.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 23 87-2 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 24 87-2 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 25 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state.
Filed
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HJR 26 87-2 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 27 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 28 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 1 87-2 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
Senate: Constitutional Issues, Special
Record vote
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 3 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SJR 7 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.
Filed
| Agriculture | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SJR 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a member of the legislature to be in the state in order to receive a per diem during a legislative session.
Co-author authorized
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Filed
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 10 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
Filed
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a tax on certain transactions that either convey a security or involve specified derivative contracts.
Filed
| Financial--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
SJR 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 14 87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 15 87-2 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appropriation of certain surplus state revenue for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SJR 16 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
Filed
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 3 87-3 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the preservation of communities of interest in the apportionment of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 4 87-3 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that the apportionment of members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state be based on the most recent United States decennial census and preserve communities of interest to the extent practicable.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Congress | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 6 87-3 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 7 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature are not entitled to receive a state salary, per diem, or reimbursement for mileage for an unexcused absence when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum.
Filed
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses
HJR 9 87-3 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 10 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if a judge or magistrate determines by clear and convincing evidence that requiring bail and conditions of release is insufficient to reasonably ensure the person's appearance in court or the safety of the community or of any person, including the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | MAGISTRATES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 11 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state.
Filed
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HJR 12 87-3 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 13 87-3 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas university fund to provide funding for research activities conducted by public institutions of higher education in the Texas Tech University System or the University of Houston System.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HJR 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 15 87-3 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Congress | Courts--District | Elections--General | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 16 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 17 87-3 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to observing standard time year-round or observing daylight saving time year-round based on the results of a statewide referendum.
Filed
| Daylight Saving Time | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 18 87-3 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which a solar energy device has been installed based on the cost of acquiring and installing the device.
Filed
| Energy--Solar | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 19 87-3 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 25 consecutive tax years.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 20 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.
Filed
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a judge or magistrate to impose the least restrictive conditions of bail that may be necessary and authorizing the denial of bail under some circumstances to a person accused of a violent or sexual offense or of continuous trafficking of persons.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 6 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SJR 7 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.
Filed
| Agriculture | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SJR 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Filed
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 9 87-3 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 10 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Filed
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, US | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS
SJR 11 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to develop and seek appropriate authorization under the federal Medicaid program to implement the Live Well Texas program to provide health benefit coverage to certain individuals.
Filed
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 12 87-3 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | SUPREME COURT
SJR 13 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Filed
| Congress | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 3928 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | Congress | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HCR 149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Urging Congress to pass a constitutional amendment abolishing the Electoral College and creating a system for the direct election of presidents by popular vote.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Presidential | ELECTORAL COLLEGE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HJR 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide property tax relief by reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax rates and increasing the state sales and use tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HJR 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to the Texas mental and behavioral health research fund established to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEMEDICINE
HJR 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas legacy fund and the Texas legacy distribution fund, dedicating the Texas legacy distribution fund to certain state infrastructure projects or the reduction of certain long-term obligations, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 12 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the maximum bond amount authorized for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 13 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to allocate a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | County Government--Roads | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--General
HJR 14 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 16 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
HJR 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Legislature | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 19 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a minor who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 21 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 22 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain offenses that are committed by peace officers.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 23 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 24 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| Congress | Elections--General | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 27 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of a regional mobility authority by local law.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 28 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 29 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 30 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 31 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 32 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 33 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 34 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 35 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster and to provide for reimbursement of a political subdivision by the state for refunds the political subdivision pays to taxpayers as a result of the exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 36 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GAMBLING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Legislature | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HJR 37 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 38 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Income
HJR 39 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HJR 40 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 42 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment for the creation of an endowment fund for this state and for the retention, transfer, or appropriation of fund assets, including investment earnings received on fund assets.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Left pending in subcommittee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 43 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to set the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program at an amount that reflects a change in the total taxable value of property in the state.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 44 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provision of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 45 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 46 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 47 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 48 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 49 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for prekindergarten programs; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | GAMBLING | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HJR 50 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 52 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the valuation of property for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of its market value.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 54 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 56 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 57 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set the salaries of members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor based on the average public school teacher salary in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HJR 58 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state property located near a public school or within a municipal management district that is owned for the purpose of building low-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Housing--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 59 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| Congress | Courts--District | Elections--General | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 60 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the transfer of a limitation established by a county, city or town, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 61 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize sports betting in this state.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 62 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 63 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
HJR 65 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the assessment of ad valorem taxes on real property on the basis of the lesser of the appraised value of the property or the average appraised value of the property over a specified time period and authorizing exceptions to the assessment of those taxes based on that method.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating the net revenue from any tax on the sale or use of cannabis or marijuana to public education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--General
HJR 67 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain municipalities that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education and public community colleges; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 69 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a portion of the market value of income-producing tangible personal property owned by a veteran-owned business during the business's initial period of operation in this state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 70 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that provides, or pays for the provision of, certain services for honorably discharged veterans without cost.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Housing--Veterans | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain judges to become a candidate for another office without automatically resigning from the office already held.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Candidates | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting a person to hold more than one office as a municipal judge at the same time.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Ethics | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 73 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum; authorizing new fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 74 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of an animal used for county purposes to the animal's handler on the animal's retirement.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 75 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| DEBT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas resilience infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of resilience projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 77 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--General | GAMBLING | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 79 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 80 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 81 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 82 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the generate recurring oil wealth for Texas (GROW Texas) fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
HJR 83 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 84 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HJR 85 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring legislative approval of the historical narrative for certain exhibits featured at the Alamo or a museum owned or operated by the state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ALAMO, THE | Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 86 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit governmental entities from spending public money on legislative lobbying.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Ethics | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 87 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the payment of reparations to the next of kin of certain victims of the state's convict leasing system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 88 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 89 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 90 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of certain lower-income individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Housing--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 91 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring elections on proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution to be held in November of even-numbered years.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Constitutional Revision | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 92 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 93 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the assessed value of a residence homestead based on the average assessed value of all qualified residence homesteads that are located in the same county as the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 94 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of food or food products held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| FOOD | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 95 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metal held in a precious metal depository located in this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Filed with the Secretary of State
| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 96 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 97 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district a portion of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead in an amount equal to the lesser of 50 percent of the appraised value of the residence homestead after all other applicable exemptions for which the individual has qualified the homestead are applied or 150 percent of the median appraised value of all single-family residences in the state and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state inventory held for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 98 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature or as a statewide elected officer in the executive branch.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
HJR 99 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Legislature | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a presumption that nonviolent criminal defendants will be released on personal bond unless good cause is shown otherwise.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 102 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the appraisal of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes based on its purchase price, exempting all tangible personal property in this state from ad valorem taxation, and authorizing the legislature to permit legislators to appoint members of the board of equalization for an appraisal entity.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WEBB COUNTY
HJR 105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 106 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of certain tax preferences if not reauthorized by law.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision that subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the property owned by a business entity that donates money to the district to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HJR 110 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property for the first year that the owner qualified the property for a homestead exemption or, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 112 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Finance | Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WEBB COUNTY
HJR 113 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HJR 115 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
HJR 116 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HJR 117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a statewide referendum allowing voters to indicate a preference for exempting this state from daylight saving time or observing daylight saving time year-round.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Daylight Saving Time | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HJR 119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance and an efficient system of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
HJR 120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to provide for the reimbursement of certain political subdivisions for the implementation of laws that establish, expand, or modify a duty or activity that requires the expenditure of revenue.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 123 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| Congress | Governor | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 124 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing procedures for public involvement in redistricting of state legislative districts and congressional districts.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| INTERNET | Open Records | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and providing an expiration date for certain tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 126 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to earn a living free from unnecessary government interference.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Business & Commerce--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 129 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 130 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Courts--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 132 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for certain revenues otherwise allocated for transfer to the economic stabilization fund to be used for purposes related to public primary and secondary education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
HJR 133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes and registration fees for passenger rail and transit.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HJR 134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 135 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing daylight saving time in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 136 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit increases in the appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding limits on the rate of growth of spending by the state and certain political subdivisions of the state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 140 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the reapportionment of congressional districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Congressional Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 141 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for conducting a program to create additional housing for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Housing--Disabled Persons | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to vest the power to invest and manage certain public funds in certain officers, boards, and entities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenue to provide for property tax relief and public school teacher compensation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HJR 145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 146 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | WATER--CONSERVATION
HJR 147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Milam County.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TREASURERS | MILAM COUNTY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for appointments to fill vacancies for certain judicial offices and for nonpartisan retention elections for those offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Elections--Judicial | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
HJR 149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the system of public free schools to be globally competitive.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing increased distributions to the available school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 152 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TERM LIMITS
HJR 153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Legislature | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 1 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a transfer of economic stabilization fund investment earnings to a special endowment fund in the state treasury.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 2 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring legislative approval of the historical narrative for certain exhibits featured at the Alamo or a museum owned or operated by the state.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ALAMO, THE | Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SJR 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 6 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Sexual Harassment Oversight Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 8 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 9 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
SJR 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 21 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than 10 percent of the prior fiscal year's total net general revenue related collections and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Energy Resources
SJR 22 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 23 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Income
SJR 24 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
SJR 25 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Lawyers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 27 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| DEBT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 28 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Flood Plan Implementation Fund to assist in the financing of certain flood-related projects and the transfer to that fund of money from the economic stabilization fund.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE FLOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FUND | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 29 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
SJR 30 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SJR 31 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the effect of a sale of property on the tax lien on the property to secure the payment of ad valorem taxes, penalties, and interest imposed on the property as a result of the addition to the appraisal roll of property or property value that was erroneously exempted in a prior year.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 32 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Animals | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 33 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 34 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to expand eligibility for Medicaid to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 35 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a supreme court justice, court of criminal appeals judge, court of appeals justice, or district court judge.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 36 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an appraisal district or the appraisal review board for an appraisal district from requiring a property owner to pay a fee in connection with a protest filed by the owner with the board.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SJR 37 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to an accused person if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 38 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit and provide for more than one limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 39 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor will not receive a state salary or per diem during certain periods unless the legislature has passed the state's budget and that budget is certified by the comptroller.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SJR 40 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
SJR 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed owners and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the foundation school fund and additional financial aid for higher education students; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General
SJR 42 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino gaming by licensed persons at nine locations in this state to provide additional money for the permanent school fund and authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of a tax and fees, and the provision of criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BEXAR COUNTY | GALVESTON COUNTY | GAMBLING | HARRIS COUNTY | JEFFERSON COUNTY | NUECES COUNTY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
SJR 43 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its location in this state for a temporary period may be located in this state for the purpose of qualifying for the tax exemption.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 44 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 45 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes and registration fees for passenger rail and transit.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SJR 46 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 47 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 48 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
SJR 49 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 50 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 52 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Congress | Elections--General | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
SJR 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the state deferred maintenance fund to provide funding for deferred maintenance at state facilities and transferring economic stabilization fund money to that fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 54 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to prevent the fund balance from falling below a prescribed minimum amount, other than in an emergency if certain requirements are met, and limiting the permissible uses of that appropriated money.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 56 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 57 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 58 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to permit the governing body of a political subdivision in a county in which home prices are appreciating rapidly to adopt a limitation on increases in the appraised value for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the political subdivision of residence homesteads in certain low-income areas.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| HOME SALE PRICES | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 59 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing daylight saving time in Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Daylight Saving Time | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 60 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Constitutional Revision | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees
SJR 61 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the property to a private entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 62 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authorization to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metals.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 63 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an appraisal district or the appraisal review board for an appraisal district from requiring a property owner to pay a fee in connection with a protest filed by the owner with the board.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SJR 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 65 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional obligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve border colonias.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| BORDER | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 67 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wray, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to earn a living free from unnecessary government interference.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 69 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenue to provide for property tax relief and public school teacher compensation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-State Administration
SJR 70 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for conducting a program to create additional housing for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BONDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--General | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the education enrichment fund; allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
SJR 73 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 74 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Senate: Property Tax
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 75 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SJR 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce school district ad valorem tax rates through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
SJR 77 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of certain severance tax collections for school district ad valorem tax compression.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General | Taxation--School District
SJR 78 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| BICENTENNIAL EDUCATION FUND | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 79 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SJR 80 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HCR 36 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Considered in Calendars
| BALANCED BUDGET | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HJR 10 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for certain judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Elections--Judicial | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
HJR 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the eligibility requirements for appellate judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Lawyers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 16 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | Taxation--Sales
HJR 17 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 18 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real and tangible personal property of businesses during an initial period of operation in this state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HJR 19 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Sales
HJR 20 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from appointing certain prosecuting attorneys to fill a vacancy of a district judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 22 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing honesty in state taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 23 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EIGHT-LINERS | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 24 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the authorization or funding of an elementary or secondary education voucher program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 27 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 28 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor's appointments to state boards, commissions, or other governing bodies of state agencies to reflect the gender composition of this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HJR 30 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes in a tax year if in the preceding tax year the owner of the property disputed the appraisal of the property and the appraised value was lowered as a result.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HJR 31 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Primaries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 32 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Congress | Elections--General | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 33 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 34 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 35 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state a person's inventory held for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BOATS & BOATING | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Housing--Manufactured Housing | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 36 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 37 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, EricSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to legislative authority to permit credit unions and other financial institutions to award prizes by lot to promote savings.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed with the Secretary of State
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Financial--Banks | Financial--Credit Unions | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 38 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
HJR 40 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 41 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 42 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HJR 43 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 45 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HJR 46 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 47 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission and to mandate that there be such an agency.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Energy--General | Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HJR 48 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to phase out by 2027 the ad valorem taxation by a school district of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 49 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the refund of ad valorem taxes imposed on property leased to a religious organization for use as an actual place of religious worship.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 50 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Health Care Providers | Health--Indigent Health Care | PHYSICIANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 51 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Family--Child Protection | Housing--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain individuals with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 53 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 54 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 55 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EL PASO COUNTY | GAMBLING | Governor | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | POLK COUNTY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 56 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Wages | Legislature | MINIMUM WAGE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 57 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an increased minimum wage.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 58 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Income
HJR 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 60 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of food or food products held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| FOOD | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 61 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | City Government--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 62 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Proposing a constitutional amendment protecting private schools and home schools from state and local regulation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 63 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain tax bills to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--General
HJR 64 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 65 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the issuance of certain debt and the use of certain revenue for toll roads.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| DEBT | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HJR 66 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state property located near a public school that is owned for the purpose of building low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
| Housing--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 68 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provision which subjects land designated for agricultural use to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 70 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 71 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 72 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day preceding the day the regular legislative session convenes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 73 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 74 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Congress | Courts--District | Elections--General | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 76 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 77 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Rescinding the 1899 application of the 26th Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call an unrestricted national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing undisclosed amendments to that Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 78 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Rescinding the 1901 and 1911 applications to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the direct election of U.S. Senators.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 79 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Income
HJR 80 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing an amendment to the constitution to limit the terms of office of members of Congress.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE | TERM LIMITS
HJR 81 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 82 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring that any appropriations in excess of the constitutional spending limit be approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 83 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor will not receive a state salary or per diem during certain periods unless the legislature has passed the state's budget and that budget is certified by the comptroller.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HJR 84 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 85 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| DEBT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 86 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 87 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 88 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 89 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Financial--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 90 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games in certain areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage in the coastal areas; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GAMBLING | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HJR 91 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize additional professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles at additional venues.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 92 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 93 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who served in the armed services for a certain period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 94 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 95 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to own, hold, and use any mutually agreed upon medium of exchange.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Financial--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 96 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit one or more political subdivisions of this state to exempt from ad valorem taxation a person's inventory held for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 97 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 98 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of pretrial release of a person accused of a noncapital offense if necessary to ensure the person's appearance in court and the safety of the community and the victim of the alleged offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 99 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan, establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, changing certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans, changing the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit, and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Financial--General | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 100 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RAFFLES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax to the Texas Water Development Fund II.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide ad valorem tax benefits to certain current and former first responders and their families.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 103 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing county authority to provide for manual labor poor houses and farms.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Labor--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Urging the Congress of the United States to propose for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution which would prohibit, with one exception, the practice of abortion within the United States or in any place subject to their jurisdiction or, in the alternative, applying to Congress to call a convention, pursuant to Article V of that Constitution, for the specific and limited purpose of proposing such an amendment to that Constitution for ratification.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Abortion | Congress | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 105 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 109 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the voters to remove elected officials finally convicted of a felony from office by means of a recall election.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Ethics | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish permanent funds for the support of state institutions and agencies of higher education that do not participate in funding from the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HJR 111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis for medical use.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain persons or groups to report certain contributions and political expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--General | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metal held in the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HJR 114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to divert any net income attributable to newly discovered oil and gas or other mineral interests on permanent university fund land from the permanent university fund to fund capital projects at certain public universities and agencies of higher education that are currently ineligible for distributions from the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a peace officer who resides in a high crime area.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of certain lower-income individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Housing--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of certain judicial offices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TERM LIMITS
HJR 118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| AUDITOR, STATE | Congress | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of casino games at 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; providing for certification or licensing of persons engaged in occupations related to casino gaming.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the fullest extent possible and to be known as the "Life at Conception provision of the Texas Constitution's Bill of Rights".
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 123 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the fullest extent possible.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the use and dedication of certain money transferred to the general revenue fund account for emergency medical services and trauma care systems.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 1 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
SJR 7 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SJR 8 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons who are unlawfully present in the United States and are taken into custody for committing a felony.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 9 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to life of unborn children and prohibiting abortion to the extent authorized under federal constitutional law.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 10 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as a member of the Texas Legislature.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
SJR 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
SJR 12 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the establishment of limits on the number of terms judges and justices may serve on courts in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Judges | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | SUPREME COURT | TERM LIMITS
SJR 13 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a political subdivision of this state to limit the number of terms for which a person may be elected to hold an office of the political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 14 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SJR 15 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 16 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 17 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize and regulate the possession, cultivation, and sale of cannabis.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
