HJR 34 Texas House · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025)

Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.

This bill proposes changing the Texas Constitution to require only a majority (not two-thirds) of members in the Senate or House to form a quorum for legislative business. Currently, two-thirds of members are needed to meet quorum, but this amendment would lower that threshold to a simple majority. If approved by voters in the May 2026 election, it would alter how Texas legislators convene and conduct official business. The change directly affects all Texas state senators and representatives in determining when legislative sessions can legally proceed.
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Introduced Aug 4, 2025 Last action Aug 4, 2025
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