Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 35: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage, and to change certain terminology used to refer to the parties to a marriage.

In committee Last action February 7, 2025: Referred to State Affairs

Plain-language summary

SJR 35 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision providing that marriage in this state consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage, and to change certain terminology used to refer to the parties to a marriage. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (February 7, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.