Senate Joint Resolution No. 57, proposed by Huffman and Birdwell, seeks to amend the Texas Constitution to prohibit the use of state funds for the obligations of local public retirement systems. The amendment adds a new subsection to Section 67 of Article XVI, stating that the state is not liable for any debts or obligations of such retirement systems and that the legislature cannot appropriate state money to cover these debts.

If approved, this constitutional amendment will be presented to voters in an election scheduled for November 4, 2025. The ballot will include a proposition allowing voters to express their support or opposition to the measure, which aims to clarify the financial responsibilities of local retirement systems and the state's role in funding them.