Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to a clean and healthy environment.

HJR 27 proposes adding a new section to the Texas Constitution that guarantees every Texan the right to a clean and healthy environment, including clean water, air, soil, and biodiversity. It declares public natural resources as common property for all current and future Texans and requires state agencies to conserve and protect these resources. The amendment would take effect immediately upon voter approval (scheduled for November 2025) without needing additional legislation, as it is self-executing. This measure directly affects all Texas residents by legally enshrining environmental protections in the state constitution.