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TX SJR35
Joint Resolution
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathan Johnson
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AI Summary
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Repeals Section 32, Article I of the Texas Constitution, which defines marriage as only between one man and one woman and prohibits the state from recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage
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Amends Section 52, Article XVI of the Texas Constitution to replace gendered terms "husband or wife" with gender-neutral terms "spouse" and "spouses" in homestead inheritance provisions
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Updates language regarding homestead protections to ensure surviving spouse rights apply regardless of the gender of the married parties
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Requires voter approval through a statewide election to be held on November 4, 2025
Legislative Description
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, and to change certain terminology used to refer to the parties to a marriage.
Family
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
2/7/2025