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 35 proposes a constitutional amendment in Texas that would deny state pay (salary, per diem, or mileage reimbursement) to legislators who miss sessions without an excused absence when their legislative chamber lacks a quorum. It directly affects Texas state legislators by withholding compensation for unexcused absences during periods when the required number of members is not present to conduct business. The amendment requires voter approval in a 2026 election before taking effect. This change would only apply to absences where the legislature lacks quorum, not to all missed sessions.