House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 191

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring automatic resignation of a city council member or member of the board of trustees of a school district who becomes a candidate for the legislature or the United States Congress.

Did not pass

Progress

21 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 13
Referred to committee
Apr 3
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 13, 2025 · House

Authors

Matt ShaheenR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

City Government: Employees/Officers Congress Education: School Districts Elections: Candidates Legislature

Bill text

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