HB 4000 proposes a transition to the statewide election of the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, requiring that the Speaker be elected by Texas voters rather than by House members. The bill amends sections of the Election Code to incorporate the Speaker into the list of statewide elected officials and aligns the canvassing process for the Speaker’s election results with those of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The bill would take effect only if a constitutional amendment authorizing the change is approved by voters in the November 4, 2025 election​.