House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 197

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

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 Elections Elections
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 13, 2025 · House

Authors

and 6 coauthors or sponsors

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Keresa Richardson cosponsorR
Helen Kerwin cosponsorR
Joanne Shofner cosponsorR
Katrina Pierson cosponsorR
Hillary Hickland cosponsorR
Pat Curry cosponsorR

In committee

Elections
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Aliens Elections: Registration & Suffrage

Bill text

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SJR 37Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.	Brian BirdwellR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 15, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 964Relating to the appearance of a personal identification certificate or driver's license issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States.	Bryan HughesR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 12, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 304Relating to the procedure for accepting a voter who presents as identification a personal identification certificate, driver's license, or commercial driver's license issued to the voter that indicates the voter has not presented proof of the voter's United States citizenship to the Department of Public Safety.	Ryan GuillenR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Apr 23, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2279Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen.	Mike SchofieldR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 2, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 161Proposing a constitutional amendment adding individuals who are not United States citizens to the classes of persons not allowed to vote in this state.	Candy NobleR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 9, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
SB 309Relating to a person submitting proof of citizenship to verify eligibility to vote in Texas.	Bryan HughesR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2025Co-author authorized