Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
HJR 10 proposes amending the Texas Constitution to change the quorum requirement for the Texas Senate or House of Representatives from two-thirds to a simple majority of members. This would allow legislative business to proceed with fewer members present, directly affecting how both chambers conduct sessions and pass legislation. The amendment must be approved by Texas voters in a May 2, 2026, election, with the ballot asking whether "a majority of the members" should constitute a quorum. If passed, this change would alter a core procedural rule governing legislative operations.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Aug 26, 2025
Last action Aug 26, 2025
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Aug 26, 2025
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Referred to House Administration
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Aug 26, 2025
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5 primary · 69 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
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Gary Gates
RRepublican
P
Nate Schatzline
RRepublican
P
Richard Hayes
RRepublican
P
Steve Toth
RRepublican
Co
A.J. Louderback
RRepublican
Co
Alan Schoolcraft
RRepublican
Co
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
Co
Angelia Orr
RRepublican
Co
Angie Button
RRepublican
Co
Ben Bumgarner
RRepublican
Co
Brad Buckley
RRepublican
Co
Brent Money
RRepublican
Co
Brian Harrison
RRepublican
Co
Brooks Landgraf
RRepublican
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