Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the board members of the Texas Water Development Board to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.

HJR 129 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) members to be elected by qualified voters in general elections instead of appointed by the governor. Currently, the governor appoints TWDB board members, but this amendment would shift selection to direct voter elections. The amendment must be approved by Texas voters in the November 4, 2025 election, with a temporary provision allowing current board members to serve until after the election and until January 1, 2030. This change would directly affect how TWDB leadership is chosen and requires voter approval to take effect.