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TX HJR81
Joint Resolution
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Richard Raymond
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VIII of the Texas Constitution allowing the legislature to dedicate state funds from specific sources or accounts to particular purposes through general law
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Funds dedicated by general law cannot be spent for purposes other than those designated, unless the legislature passes a subsequent law that expressly amends or repeals the original dedication
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Requires a two-thirds record vote of both the House and Senate to change or remove an existing fund dedication established by general law
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Does not allow general law dedications that conflict with existing constitutional dedications of funds
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Amendment would take effect September 1, 2027, applying only to appropriations and expenditures for fiscal years beginning on or after that date, with the election scheduled for November 4, 2025
Legislative Description
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.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations
3/7/2025