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Digest
HJR 197 proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify that only United States citizens are eligible to vote in Texas elections. The amendment modifies Section 1(a), Article VI of the Texas Constitution to explicitly prohibit non-citizens from voting. The proposed amendment will be submitted to voters for approval in an election scheduled for November 4, 2025.
Author
Jared Patterson
Lacey Hull
Co-Author
Pat Curry
Hillary Hickland
Helen Kerwin
Katrina Pierson
Keresa Richardson
Joanne Shofner
Contact the Author
Rep. Jared Patterson
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0694
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.608
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