Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution
SJR 40: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJR 40 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations. Primary sponsor: Birdwell, Shelby Slawson (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): Considered in Calendars.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdwell | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shelby Slawson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Mayes Middleton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Considered in Calendars
- Committee report sent to Calendars
- Committee report distributed
- Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
- Reported favorably as substituted
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in formal meeting
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Posting rule suspended
- Referred to State Affairs
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