The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend the Texas Constitution by establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission, which will be responsible for redistricting the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature. This amendment will add Section 28a to Article III of the Texas Constitution, granting the commission the authority to adopt redistricting plans for these legislative bodies. The resolution stipulates that no districts for these bodies may be established or altered except as outlined in this new section. Additionally, the resolution mandates that the Texas Legislature will create laws governing the commission's composition and operations.

The amendment is set to take effect on January 1, 2030, at which point the existing Legislative Redistricting Board will be abolished. The Texas Redistricting Commission is scheduled to convene for the first time on February 1, 2031. The resolution also includes amendments to Article V regarding judicial districts, ensuring that the commission will take over responsibilities related to judicial district reapportionment if the Judicial Districts Board fails to act. The proposed amendment will be presented to voters in an election on May 2, 2026, allowing them to vote on the establishment of the Texas Redistricting Commission.