Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 2: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift.

Passed both chambers Last action May 14, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State

Plain-language summary

HJR 2 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift. Primary sponsor: Charlie Geren (Republican), John McQueeney (Republican), Morgan Meyer (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Filed with the Secretary of State.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Charlie Geren (Republican); John McQueeney (Republican); Morgan Meyer (Republican); Will Metcalf (Republican); and 1 more. 19 co-sponsors.