HJR146 - Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time after the thirtieth day of the regular session of the legislature.

      By: Alders H.J.R. No. 146       A JOINT RESOLUTION   proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative   action at any time after the thirtieth day of the regular session of   the legislature.          BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 5(b), Article III, Texas Constitution,   is amended to read as follows:          (b)  When convened in regular Session, the first thirty days   thereof shall be devoted to the introduction of bills and   resolutions, acting upon emergency appropriations, passing upon   the confirmation of the recess appointees of the Governor and such   emergency matters as may be submitted by the Governor in special   messages to the Legislature.  [ During the succeeding thirty days of   the regular session of the Legislature the various committees of   each House shall hold hearings to consider all bills and   resolutions and other matters then pending; and such emergency   matters as may be submitted by the Governor.   During the remainder   of the session the Legislature shall act upon such bills and   resolutions as may be then pending and upon such emergency matters   as may be submitted by the Governor in special messages to the   Legislature. ]          SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be   submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 4, 2025.     The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the   proposition: "The constitutional amendment authorizing legislative   action after the thirtieth day of the legislative session."