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HJR 10

Texas HouseIn House Committee

Summary

HJR 10, “Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives”, was introduced in the House on Aug 15, 2025 by Rep. Richard Hayes (R) with 73 co-sponsors. It was referred to Administration, and last saw action on Aug 26, 2025: Referred to House Administration.


Record

Text

HJR 10 has 73 co-sponsors.

hjr10/introduced.txt
By: Hayes
H.J.R. No. 10
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination
of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 10, Article III, Texas Constitution, is
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 10. A majority [Two-thirds] of the members of each
House of the Legislature shall constitute a quorum to do business,
but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and compel the
attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such
penalties as each House may provide.
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held May 2, 2026. The
ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment to provide that a
majority of the members of the senate or house of representatives of
the Texas Legislature constitutes a quorum for that house to do
business."

Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.

Sponsors

Rep. Richard Hayes (R) sponsors HJR 10, and 73 members have co-sponsored it.

Committees

HJR 10 went before 1 committee: Administration.

Administration
Administration
Referred to · Aug 26, 2025 · 35 Bills

History

HJR 10 has taken 3 actions since Aug 15, 2025, the latest on Aug 26, 2025.

ChamberAction
Aug 26, 2025
House
Read first time
Aug 26, 2025
House
Referred to House Administration
Aug 15, 2025
House
Filed

Votes

HJR 10 has not gone to a roll call.


Source: capitol.texas.gov · legiscan.com