Senate joint resolution · 89R

SJR 70

Proposing a constitutional amendment to make gender neutral the constitutional provisions governing the qualifications of a person to be a senator or member of the house of representatives.

Did not pass

Progress

6 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 7
Referred to committee
Mar 13
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Mar 13, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Mar 7, 2025 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Mar 7, 2025 · Senate

Authors

Judith ZaffiriniD

In committee

State Affairs
Senate
Referred Mar 13, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Legislature State Officers

Bill text

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