The resolution, H.J.R. No. 87, proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution that would reserve the powers of initiative and referendum to the people. This amendment aims to allow citizens to propose statutory and constitutional measures through petitions, which would then be submitted to the electorate for approval. The process includes specific requirements such as a filing fee, validation of signatures, and the involvement of the Texas Legislative Council and the Legislative Budget Board to ensure the proposed measures are properly drafted and assessed for fiscal implications. The initiative process would require a certain percentage of registered voter signatures, while the referendum process would allow voters to repeal enacted statutes.

Additionally, the resolution amends Article XVII of the Texas Constitution to allow for constitutional amendments through the initiative procedure. The proposed amendment will be presented to voters in an election scheduled for November 4, 2025, where they will have the opportunity to vote for or against the proposition that reserves the powers of initiative and referendum to the people. This initiative seeks to enhance direct democracy in Texas by empowering citizens to have a more significant role in the legislative process.