“We commend the Texas Legislature for taking bold, commonsense action by passing SJR 37. Texans overwhelmingly support the idea that only U.S. citizens should vote in our elections. Enshrining that principle in the state constitution is essential to protecting the integrity of our democratic process. We look forward to Texans making their voices heard this November.” — Charlie Kolean, ACV Texas State Director

(from the May 13, 2025 Southeast Texas Record article “Citizen-only voting measure passes House, heads to Texas voters”)

The House voted May 12 on Senate Joint Resolution 37. The vote for the third reading was 102-14 in favor with 22 present and not voting. HJR 161 has an accompanying House measure in SJR 37.

The resolution garnered 98 voters in favor of passage May 9 on second reading, but the proposed constitutional amendment needed 100 votes.

Upon passage, the measure goes straight to the voters. The amendment will be placed on ballots for the November 4, 2025, election. The ballot will be printed to permit voting for against the proposition that would say, “The constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.”

Read the entire article here.