The proposed Joint Resolution H.J.R. No. 28 aims to amend the Texas Constitution by creating an Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission responsible for redistricting legislative, congressional, and State Board of Education districts following the decennial U.S. census. The commission will consist of 14 members, including five from the majority party, five from the minority party, and four independent members. It is tasked with ensuring a transparent redistricting process that adheres to population equality and the Voting Rights Act. To maintain impartiality, commission members will be prohibited from holding political office or lobbying for a specified period after their appointment, and the final maps must be approved by a supermajority vote and certified by the Secretary of State.

Additionally, the resolution outlines the legislative process for amending redistricting laws, grants the commission the authority to defend legal challenges to its maps, and allows registered voters to challenge the implementation of final maps within a designated timeframe. It also includes amendments to existing constitutional provisions regarding judicial district reapportionment and establishes a timeline for these changes. The resolution proposes the repeal of certain sections of the constitution and introduces a temporary provision for the effective dates of the new amendments, including the abolition of the Legislative Redistricting Board. Voters will have the opportunity to decide on this constitutional amendment in an election scheduled for May 2, 2026.