Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature are not entitled to receive a state salary, per diem, or reimbursement for mileage for an unexcused absence when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum.

HJR 29 proposes a constitutional amendment to deny Texas legislators pay, per diem, or mileage reimbursement for unexcused absences when their legislative chamber lacks a quorum (the minimum members needed to conduct business). If a legislator misses a session without a valid reason and the house isn’t meeting quorum requirements, they would not receive compensation for that absence. The amendment must be approved by voters in the May 2, 2026 election. This directly affects Texas state legislators by linking their pay to attendance during quorum-deficient sessions.