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TX SJR57
Joint Resolution
Status
3/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joan Huffman
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article XVI, Section 67 of the Texas Constitution to prohibit the state from being liable for any debts or obligations of local public retirement systems
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Bars the Texas Legislature from appropriating state money to local public retirement systems to pay their debts or other obligations
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Applies to retirement systems created by political subdivisions such as cities and counties, as referenced in the existing constitutional subsection (c)
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Requires voter approval at an election scheduled for November 4, 2025
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Ballot language will ask voters to approve or reject prohibiting legislative appropriations of state money to local public retirement systems for debt payment
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
Retirement Systems
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/12/2025