The proposed joint resolution aims to amend the Texas Constitution by creating an Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission responsible for redistricting the Texas Legislature, congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts after each 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 criteria such as population equality, compliance with the Voting Rights Act, and the preservation of community integrity. The resolution also outlines the appointment process for commission members, eligibility requirements, and the criteria for drawing district lines, mandating that final maps be approved by a supermajority vote and certified by the secretary of state.

Furthermore, the resolution allows the legislature to amend general laws related to redistricting under specific conditions and grants the commission the exclusive authority to defend legal challenges to the certified maps. It also provides registered voters the right to challenge the implementation of a final map within a designated timeframe. The resolution amends existing provisions regarding judicial district reapportionment, repeals certain sections related to the Legislative Redistricting Board, and includes a temporary provision for the effective dates of the new amendments. Importantly, the proposed constitutional amendment will be presented to voters in an election scheduled for May 2, 2026, allowing them to express their support or opposition to the establishment of the commission and the revised redistricting procedures.