TX HJR142 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 11 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-03-29 - Referred to State Affairs
Pending: House State Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on March 11 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-03-29 - Referred to State Affairs
Pending: House State Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the secretary of state to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.
Title
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the secretary of state to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-29 | House | Referred to State Affairs |
| 2021-03-29 | House | Read first time |
| 2021-03-11 | House | Filed |
Subjects
Elections
Elections--Candidates
Resolutions
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SECRETARY OF STATE
State Officers
Elections--Candidates
Resolutions
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SECRETARY OF STATE
State Officers
Texas State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HJR142 |
| Text | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/HJ00142I.htm |
