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TX HJR98

TX HJR98
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.


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Introduced
11/18/2024
In Committee
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
04/28/2025
Passed
05/09/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

A JOINT RESOLUTION applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.

AI Summary

This joint resolution applies to the United States Congress to invoke Article V of the Constitution, which allows states to call a convention for proposing constitutional amendments. Specifically, the resolution seeks to propose amendments with three main objectives: impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the federal government's power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution is based on the premise that the federal government has overstepped its constitutional boundaries by creating substantial national debt, issuing unfunded mandates to states, and deviating from a proper interpretation of the Constitution. The Texas legislature views this action as a duty to protect citizens' liberties and future generations. The resolution will remain in effect unless rescinded by a subsequent legislature and calls for the Texas Secretary of State to forward official copies to federal and state leadership, requesting their support in pursuing this Article V convention. The goal is to gather support from at least two-thirds of state legislatures to formally call the constitutional amendment convention.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (62)

Brian Birdwell (R)* Cole Hefner (R)* Will Metcalf (R)* Cody Vasut (R)* Daniel Alders (R),  Trent Ashby (R),  Jeffrey Barry (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Greg Bonnen (R),  Brad Buckley (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  Giovanni Capriglione (R),  David Cook (R),  Charles Cunningham (R),  Mano DeAyala (R),  Paul Dyson (R),  James Frank (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Ryan Guillen (R),  Cody Harris (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Brian Harrison (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Janis Holt (R),  Andy Hopper (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Helen Kerwin (R),  Ken King (R),  Stan Kitzman (R),  Stan Lambert (R),  Brooks Landgraf (R),  Jeff Leach (R),  Terri Leo-Wilson (R),  A.J. Louderback (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  John Lujan (R),  Shelley Luther (R),  Don McLaughlin (R),  John McQueeney (R),  Brent Money (R),  Matt Morgan (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Angelia Orr (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Matt Shaheen (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  John Smithee (R),  Kevin Sparks (R),  David Spiller (R),  Valoree Swanson (R),  Tony Tinderholt (R),  Steve Toth (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Gary VanDeaver (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Trey Wharton (R),  Terry Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Filed with the Secretary of State (on 05/13/2025)

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