Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in state and local appropriations with the return of over-collected taxpayer money by reducing taxes.

HJR 11 proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit annual spending growth for Texas state and local governments to the average taxpayer's ability to pay. Governments could exceed this limit only with a 3/4 vote in both legislative chambers for a declared emergency, and any over-collected tax revenue must be returned to taxpayers through reduced tax rates. The amendment requires voter approval in the November 2025 election to take effect, with no impact if rejected. This directly affects state/local budget decisions and taxpayer refunds, not legislative procedures or non-budgetary matters.