1st Special Session
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No changes required. This resolution does not impact vendor agreements, employment contracts, or force majeure clauses.
No changes required. No new certifications or training mandates are created.
No changes required. No new filings are generated by this resolution.
None. This measure has zero fiscal impact on business operations.
There are no ambiguities in this text. The resolution is finite and specific to parliamentary procedure under the Texas Constitution. No agency discretion is involved.
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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| WHEREAS, Section 17, Article III, Texas Constitution, | ||
| provides that neither house of the legislature may adjourn for more | ||
| than three days without the consent of the other house; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED by the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas, That | ||
| each house grant the other permission to adjourn for more than three | ||
| days during the period beginning on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and | ||
| ending on Monday, August 4, 2025. | ||
| ______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
| President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
| ______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
| President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
| I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 1 was adopted by the Senate | ||
| on July 30, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 29, Nays 0. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 1 was adopted by the House | ||
| on July 30, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 117, Nays 14, | ||
| one present not voting. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
| Received: | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Date | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Secretary of State | ||
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Common questions about SCR1
Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 is a procedural housekeeping measure strictly governing the internal schedule of the Texas Legislature. It grants permission for the Legislature to adjourn for more than three days in late July and early August 2025. This resolution requires no operational changes, compliance updates, or legal actions for private sector entities.
SCR1 was authored by Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini during the 1st Special Session.
SCR1 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 4, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SCR1 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SCR1 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SCR1 addresses topics including legislature, resolutions and resolutions--adjournment.
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