Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 48: 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.

In committee Last action February 24, 2025: Referred to Finance

Plain-language summary

SJR 48 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on January 29, 2025. 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: César Blanco (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2025): Referred to Finance.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: César Blanco (Democratic).