The proposed joint resolution, H.J.R. No. 125, seeks to amend the Texas Constitution to mandate that the state must cover at least 50 percent of the costs associated with maintaining and operating the public school system. This amendment would also prevent the Comptroller of Public Accounts from certifying any legislation that includes appropriations for public education unless this funding requirement is satisfied. The resolution emphasizes the importance of state funding in ensuring an efficient public school system and specifies that local ad valorem tax revenues should not be included in the calculation of state funding obligations.

Additionally, the resolution amends existing provisions regarding appropriations, requiring the Comptroller to certify that any bill related to public school funding complies with the new 50 percent requirement. If an appropriation exceeds estimated revenues or fails to meet the funding requirement, the Comptroller must return the bill to the originating House with a finding. This proposed constitutional amendment is set to be presented to voters in an election scheduled for November 4, 2025, allowing the public to decide on the implementation of this funding mandate for public education.