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HJR 31TEXASSession 892State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Texas Proposes Three-Fifths Voter Approval Threshold for School District Bonds

Original title: Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the threshold of voter approval for a school district bond election.

Last action · August 20, 2025: FiledSponsor: Mike Olcott

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What This Bill Proposed

Texas House 31 proposes a constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority of voters to approve school district bond elections, replacing the traditional simple majority requirement.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

School districts

School districts must secure a three-fifths supermajority rather than a simple majority from voters to pass bond elections.

Directly affected

Qualified voters of school districts

Voters face a higher approval threshold of three-fifths to authorize local school district bond debt.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What voting majority is currently required for school district bonds versus what H.J.R. 31 proposes?

Currently, a simple majority of qualified voters voting at an election is required. H.J.R. 31 proposes raising that requirement to a three-fifths majority.

When will voters decide on this proposed constitutional amendment?

The amendment is scheduled to be submitted to the voters at an election held on May 2, 2026.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

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Connected Entities

Mike Olcott, Texas Constitution

PersonMike Olcott“Author of House Joint Resolution 31”Map →

otherTexas Constitution“Governing document amended by the resolution”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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