Granting the legislature permission to adjourn for more than three days during the period beginning Thursday, February 13, 2025, and ending Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Summary
SCR 14 is a simple procedural resolution that authorizes each chamber of the Texas Legislature to adjourn for more than three days during a specified period, from February 13, 2025, through February 18, 2025. The resolution is grounded in Section 17, Article III of the Texas Constitution, which requires one chamber to obtain the consent of the other before adjourning for more than three days.
The resolution does not change substantive law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to allowing the House and Senate to take a longer break during the stated dates while remaining in compliance with the constitutional adjournment requirement. It is an internal legislative housekeeping measure rather than a policy bill affecting the public directly.
Impact
SCR 14 affects legislative procedure only. It temporarily authorizes both chambers of the Texas Legislature to adjourn for more than three days during a defined window, satisfying the constitutional requirement in Article III, Section 17. It does not amend the Texas Constitution, alter any statute, or impose obligations on agencies, local governments, or private parties.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been noncontroversial overall, especially in the Senate where it passed unanimously. The House vote was also strongly favorable, though with some opposition: 127 yeas, 21 nays, and one present not voting. The voting pattern suggests broad support for the routine scheduling resolution, with limited dissent rather than substantive disagreement over policy.
Contention
There is little evidence of substantive contention because no committee transcripts are available and the resolution is procedural. The only notable disagreement is reflected in the House vote, where 21 members voted no despite the measure being a standard adjournment consent resolution. Those votes likely reflect general objections to the adjournment itself, legislative scheduling, or chamber procedure rather than opposition to a policy change.