HB 1267 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the recall of a United States senator by the legislature.

HB 1267 proposes allowing the Texas legislature to recall a U.S. senator elected to represent Texas. If passed, the Texas House and Senate would each need a majority vote to remove a senator, creating a vacancy in their office. The bill states this would restore state sovereignty by aligning with the Texas legislature's role in appointing senators, as intended before the 17th Amendment. The measure would take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in both chambers, or on September 1, 2025, if not.
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Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Last action Mar 10, 2025
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