The resolution, proposed by Hayes as H.J.R. No. 37, seeks to amend Section 10 of Article III of the Texas Constitution regarding the quorum required for the Texas Legislature's Senate and House of Representatives to conduct business. The amendment changes the quorum requirement from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority of the members in each house. It also allows a smaller number of members to adjourn sessions and compel the attendance of absent members as determined by each house's rules.
If approved, this constitutional amendment will be presented to Texas voters during an election scheduled for May 2, 2026. The ballot will include a proposition allowing voters to express their support or opposition to the change, which aims to streamline legislative processes by reducing the number of members needed to form a quorum.