HJR 31 Texas House · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the threshold of voter approval for a school district bond election.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to raise the voter approval threshold for school district bond elections in Texas from a simple majority (50%+1) to three-fifths (60%) of voters. It directly affects Texas school districts seeking to issue bonds for building construction or equipment, requiring broader voter support for such bond measures. The amendment would change the Texas Constitution's Article VII, Section 3(e-1), specifically for bond-related ad valorem taxes. The amendment must be approved by voters in a statewide election on May 2, 2026, to take effect.
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Introduced Aug 20, 2025 Last action Aug 20, 2025
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