Texas Senate adopts SR 5 to amend permanent rules and restructure standing committees for the 89th Legislature

Original title: Amending the Permanent Rules of the Senate, 89th Legislature.

Last action · September 4, 2025: Reported enrolledSponsor: Bryan Hughes

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What This Bill Does

The Texas Senate adopted SR 5 on September 4, 2025, amending Rule 11.02 of its to reorganize s and adjust member counts for the 89th Legislature.

Why it matters

Modifies internal legislative organization by altering committee structures and member allocations for the state senate without altering public laws or spending state funds.

Who It Affects

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Texas Senators

Senators serve on the restructured standing committees and are subject to the updated committee rules and member limits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Resolution 5 do?

It amends Rule 11.02 of the of the Senate to update the s and their respective member counts for the 89th Legislature.

When was the resolution adopted?

It was adopted by the Texas Senate on September 4, 2025.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

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Sep 4, 2025Senate
Reported enrolled
Sep 4, 2025SenateFloor
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Sep 4, 2025Senate
Read & adopted
Sep 4, 2025Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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