Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 7: Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue.

Passed both chambers Last action June 2, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State

Plain-language summary

HJR 7 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue. Primary sponsor: Cody Harris (Republican), Todd Hunter (Republican), Mando Martinez (Democratic), Stan Kitzman (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican). It lists 44 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2025): Filed with the Secretary of State.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cody Harris (Republican); Todd Hunter (Republican); Mando Martinez (Democratic); Stan Kitzman (Republican); and 2 more. 44 co-sponsors.