TX SJR40

Requires the Governor to convene a special legislative session when proposing to renew or extend a disaster/emergency declaration that affects at least two-fifths of Texas counties, half the state's population, or two-thirds of counties in three or more trauma service areas

Limits Governor-declared states of disaster or emergency to 30 days maximum unless the Legislature votes to renew or extend the declaration (90 days for nuclear or radiological events)

Grants the Legislature authority during special sessions to renew emergencies, enact related laws and resolutions, and exercise powers reserved under the state constitution's suspension of laws provision

Exempts legislative votes to modify or terminate the Governor's disaster declarations from the Governor's veto power

Gives individual legislators standing to sue the Governor in the Texas Supreme Court for failing to convene a required special session, with the Supreme Court having original jurisdiction over such suits

Proposes submission of this constitutional amendment to voters on November 3, 2026