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TX SJR28

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Phil King

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 2(a), Article VI of the Texas Constitution to change language from "Every person" to "Only a person" who meets voter qualifications, emphasizing exclusivity of voting rights

  • Clarifies that only United States citizens who are Texas residents and not subject to disqualifications may be deemed qualified voters in any election held in the state

  • Adds explicit language specifying the citizenship requirement applies to "any election held in this state"

  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to voters at an election on November 4, 2025

  • Ballot language will read: "The constitutional amendment clarifying that a qualified voter in this state must be a United States citizen"

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a qualified voter in this state must be a United States citizen.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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