The Senate Resolution S.R. No. 5 proposes amendments to the Permanent Rules of the Senate for the 89th Legislature, specifically focusing on Rule 11.02, which outlines the list of standing committees and their membership. The resolution details the appointment of various standing committees by the President of the Senate, specifying the number of members for each committee. Notably, it includes the establishment of a new Committee on Higher Education and a Committee on Homeland Security and Veteran Affairs, while also removing the Committee on Border Security and the Committee on Jurisprudence from the list.

The resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 4, 2025, with a unanimous vote of 26 in favor and none against. This amendment reflects the Senate's ongoing efforts to reorganize its committees to better address the needs of the state and its constituents.