Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve as speaker of the house of representatives.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would prevent any Texas House member from being elected Speaker more than once. If approved by voters in the November 2025 election, it would bar individuals who previously served as Speaker during any regular legislative session from running for the position again. The amendment would take effect immediately upon voter approval, altering the eligibility rules for the House leadership role.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Harrison
RRepublican
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