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TX SJR28
Joint Resolution
Status
12/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Phil King
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Adds explicit language specifying the citizenship requirement applies to "any election held in this state"
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Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to voters at an election on November 4, 2025
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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