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TX SJR4

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Schwertner

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum cap on Texas's Economic Stabilization Fund (Rainy Day Fund) from 10% to 15% of total general revenue deposited in the preceding biennium, excluding investment income, interest income, and borrowed amounts from special funds

  • Requires voter approval through a constitutional amendment election scheduled for November 4, 2025

  • Delays implementation of the new 15% cap until September 1, 2028, if approved by voters

  • Includes a temporary provision that automatically expires on September 1, 2029

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the maximum amount of money allowable in the economic stabilization fund.

State Finances

Last Action

Left pending in committee

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/22/2025
Finance3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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