Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.

SJR 36 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Texas to preserve historical items like monuments, artifacts, digital media, and documents. It would explicitly permit the state legislature and agencies to accept gifts or funds from donors to purchase or maintain these items, and to use state appropriations for their preservation. The amendment requires voter approval in the November 2025 election, with the ballot wording specifying these two key changes. If approved, it would update the Texas Constitution to formalize existing practices for historical preservation.