HJR 122 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing certain persons under the age of 18 to vote in a primary election.

HJR 122 proposes a Texas constitutional amendment allowing individuals under 18 to vote in primary elections if they will turn 18 by the date of the next general election for state and county offices. It would require voters to meet all standard eligibility requirements (like residency) while being under 18 at the time of the primary. The amendment would be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election, with the ballot phrase specifying "voting in the preceding primary election" for those turning 18 by the general election date. This directly affects Texas residents aged 17 who will be 18 by the next general election.
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Introduced Mar 17, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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