TX SJR53

Amends Section 40, Article III of the Texas Constitution to allow either house of the legislature to designate subjects for legislation during a special session by resolution approved by a two-thirds vote of that house's members

Expands the current system where only the governor can determine what subjects may be considered during special sessions

Allows subjects designated by one house of the legislature to be considered by the other house

Retains existing provisions that special sessions may not exceed thirty days in duration

Requires voter approval at an election to be held November 4, 2025