H.B. No. 1758 proposes an amendment to the Texas Government Code that limits the number of sessions a member can serve as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Specifically, the bill introduces a new provision stating that no candidate for Speaker may file a declaration of candidacy with the Texas Ethics Commission if they have already served as Speaker for two complete regular sessions of the legislature.

This legislation aims to promote leadership turnover and prevent any individual from holding the Speaker position for an extended period, thereby encouraging fresh perspectives within the House. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Texas Government Code 302.0121 (Texas Government Code 302)