82R1429 ACP-D
 
  By: Branch H.J.R. No. 19
 
 
 
A JOINT RESOLUTION
  proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination
  of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives.
         BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 10, Article III, Texas Constitution, is
  amended to read as follows:
         Sec. 10.  Two-thirds of the members of each House of the
  Legislature, excluding members whom the presiding officer
  determines are absent from the state, shall constitute a quorum to
  do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and
  compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under
  such penalties as each House may provide.
         SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
  submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 8, 2011.
  The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
  proposition: "The constitutional amendment to exclude a senator or
  representative who is absent from this state from the determination
  of a quorum needed for a house of the legislature to do business."