Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 47: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, dedicating the money in that fund to benefit areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and certain other funds and accounts.

Passed one chamber Last action May 19, 2025: Referred to Finance

Plain-language summary

HJR 47 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, dedicating the money in that fund to benefit areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and certain other funds and accounts. Primary sponsor: Brooks Landgraf (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2025): Referred to Finance.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brooks Landgraf (Republican).