Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HJR 116 proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution stating that Texas does not recognize any purported federal authority to regulate the manufacture, possession, sale, or use of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition within the state. The amendment also reaffirms the right of every citizen to keep and bear arms for lawful defense. If approved by the legislature, the resolution will be submitted to voters for approval at the election on November 4, 2025.