SJR 57 - Ban on local bailout spending

SJR 57 would constitutionally bar the Texas Legislature from using state taxpayer dollars to bail out financially troubled local public retirement systems. This ensures that local governments remain solely accountable for their own pension liabilities, discouraging fiscal irresponsibility and poor management at the local level. The amendment protects the state budget from unfunded liabilities and future pension crises driven by local mismanagement. Supporting this measure promotes prudent governance and financial accountability across all levels of government.