Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 125: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.

In committee Last action March 17, 2025: Referred to Public Education

Plain-language summary

HJR 125 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met. Primary sponsor: Erin Zwiener (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Referred to Public Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Erin Zwiener (Democratic).