Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 37: Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.

Passed both chambers Last action May 15, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State

Plain-language summary

SJR 37 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen. Primary sponsor: Birdwell, Candy Noble (Republican), Philip Cortez (Democratic), Matt Shaheen (Republican), Todd Hunter (Republican), Sergio Muñoz (Democratic). It lists 35 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): Filed with the Secretary of State.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Birdwell; Candy Noble (Republican); Philip Cortez (Democratic); Matt Shaheen (Republican); and 2 more. 35 co-sponsors.