Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a qualified voter in this state must be a United States citizen.

Texas SJR28 is a proposed amendment to the state constitution that specifies that only United States citizens can be considered qualified voters in Texas. This means that non-citizens would not be allowed to vote in state elections. The bill aims to clarify existing voting eligibility requirements.

Supporters of SJR28 argue that the amendment reinforces the principle that voting is a right exclusive to citizens, thus protecting the integrity of the electoral process. They believe it will help ensure that all votes cast are legitimate and that only those who have a stake in the country can participate in its governance.

Critics of SJR28 contend that the amendment could unnecessarily complicate the voting process and may disenfranchise eligible voters. They argue that it could lead to voter suppression, particularly among marginalized communities, and that the existing laws already adequately protect against non-citizen voting.