Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution
SJR 38: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the authority of the governor to veto a bill passed by both houses of the Texas Legislature with a vote of at least two-thirds of the members of each house.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SJR 38 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the authority of the governor to veto a bill passed by both houses of the Texas Legislature with a vote of at least two-thirds of the members of each house. Primary sponsor: Birdwell. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): Co-author authorized.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdwell | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bob Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| José Menéndez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Co-author authorized
- Referred to State Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate