Texas SenateHJR 98
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress
Passed 17–14Crossed party lines
What it does: On the version voted Apr 28, 2025: Applies to Congress to call an Article V convention limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit federal power and jurisdiction, and limit terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Adopt HJR 98
The tally
Yes 17 · No 14 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Republicans | 17 | 3 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 3 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Adam HinojosaR27No
- Angela PaxtonR8No
- Bob HallR2No
The full roll (31)
Yes 17
- Brent HagenbuchR30
- Bryan HughesR1
- Charles PerryR28
- Charles SchwertnerR5
- Donna CampbellR25
- Joan HuffmanR17
- Kevin SparksR31
- Lois KolkhorstR18
- Mayes MiddletonR11
- Paul BettencourtR7
- Pete FloresR24
- Phil KingR10
- Robert NicholsR3
- Tan ParkerR12
- Former memberR
- Former memberR
- Former memberR
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.