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TX SJR39

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Birdwell

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires a two-thirds vote of members present in both chambers to override the Governor's veto, consistent with existing constitutional veto override requirements

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/22/2025
State Affairs2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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