TX SJR14

Establishes citizen initiative power allowing registered voters to propose statutory measures (requiring 5% of votes cast in most recent gubernatorial election per Senate district) or constitutional amendments (requiring 6% per Senate district) through petition

Creates referendum power enabling voters to repeal laws enacted by the legislature by gathering signatures equal to 5% of gubernatorial votes per Senate district within 180 days of legislative session adjournment

Requires a $2,000 refundable filing fee for both initiatives and referendums, with petitions reviewed by the Secretary of State and Texas Legislative Council for proper form, constitutionality, and fiscal impact

Statutory measures pass with simple majority voter approval; constitutional amendments require 60% approval; approved statutory measures cannot be amended or repealed by the legislature for 5 years without two-thirds vote of both chambers

Scheduled for voter consideration on November 4, 2025, with the amendment being self-executing to prevent legislative interference with initiative and referendum powers