HJR 191 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring automatic resignation of a city council member or member of the board of trustees of a school district who becomes a candidate for the legislature or the United States Congress.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring city council members and school board trustees to automatically resign their local positions if they announce a candidacy for the Texas legislature or U.S. Congress. It would apply to those whose current term exceeds one year and 30 days, triggering immediate resignation upon announcing their campaign. The amendment specifically targets candidates for state legislative or federal congressional offices, not other political races. If approved by voters, this change would take effect after the November 2025 election.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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