H.C.R. No. 5 is a resolution from the 89th Texas Legislature that calls for a Joint Session of the Senate and House of Representatives to hear the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, Jimmy Blacklock, deliver the state of the judiciary message. This address is mandated by state law to evaluate the accessibility of the courts to citizens and discuss future directions and needs of the court system. The Joint Session is scheduled for February 26, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. in the Hall of the House of Representatives.

The resolution was adopted unanimously by both the House and Senate, with the House voting 148-0 and the Senate voting 29-0. This indicates strong bipartisan support for the initiative, highlighting the importance of judicial accessibility and the ongoing needs of the court system in Texas.