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TX SJR39
Joint Resolution
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Birdwell
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the Texas Legislature to reconvene 22 days after adjournment of a regular session to reconsider vetoed bills or line-item appropriation vetoes
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Applies only to bills that received at least a two-thirds vote in at least one chamber, were vetoed on or after the 10th day before adjournment, and were not reconsidered during the regular session
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Limits the reconsideration period to a maximum of five consecutive days (excluding Sundays), during which the Legislature may only address vetoed items unless called into special session by the Governor
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Requires a two-thirds vote of members present in both chambers to override the Governor's veto, consistent with existing constitutional veto override requirements
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Proposes submitting the amendment to voters on November 4, 2025
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a regular session of the legislature.
Legislature
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
4/22/2025