Resolutions--united States Constitution

State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

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 an amendment to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government. [HJR-78]
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 an amendment to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Wray Considered In Calendars on 05/01/2015

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Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

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. [HJR-77]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Drew Springer Left Pending In Committee on 05/25/2015

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Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Rescinding the 1899 application of the 26th Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call an unrestricted national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing undisclosed amendments to that Constitution. [HJR-144]
Rescinding the 1899 application of the 26th Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call an unrestricted national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing undisclosed amendments to that Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gary Elkins Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/30/2015

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Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Memorializing Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a "Regulation Freedom Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution. [HCR-54]
Memorializing Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a "Regulation Freedom Amendment" to the U.S. Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phil King Considered In Calendars on 05/01/2015

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Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights. [HCR-49]
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/09/2015

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Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. [HCR-36]
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cindy Burkett Received From The House on 05/26/2015

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Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Urging the U.S. Congress to abolish the current income-based system of taxation and to enact a national retail sales tax, and urging repeal of the Sixteenth Amendment. [HCR-27]
Urging the U.S. Congress to abolish the current income-based system of taxation and to enact a national retail sales tax, and urging repeal of the Sixteenth Amendment.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James White Committee Report Distributed on 05/06/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Rescinding every application made at any time by the Legislature of the State of Texas to the United States Congress to call a national convention, pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, for proposing any amendment or amendments to that Constitution. [SJR-53]
Rescinding every application made at any time by the Legislature of the State of Texas to the United States Congress to call a national convention, pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, for proposing any amendment or amendments to that Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Craig Estes Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/29/2013

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Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Urging the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights. [SCR-2]
Urging the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Co-author Authorized on 02/19/2013

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Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Expressing opposition to the United States Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and urging the United States Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution restoring republican democracy to the people of the United States. [HR-230]
Expressing opposition to the United States Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and urging the United States Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution restoring republican democracy to the people of the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Strama Referred To Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select on 02/18/2013

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Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Urging Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to address concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and related cases and events. [HJR-94]
Urging Congress to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to address concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and related cases and events.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elliott Naishtat Read First Time on 03/04/2013

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Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to require the approval of a majority of the state legislatures before Congress may increase the federal debt. [HJR-55]
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to require the approval of a majority of the state legislatures before Congress may increase the federal debt.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Murphy Read First Time on 02/11/2013

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Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Supporting the ratification of a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for a balanced federal budget. [HJR-35]
Supporting the ratification of a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for a balanced federal budget.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Raymond Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/17/2013

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Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Rescinding the application of the 26th Texas Legislature made in the year 1899 to the United States Congress to call an unrestricted national convention, pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, for proposing undisclosed amendments to that Constitution. [HJR-101]
Rescinding the application of the 26th Texas Legislature made in the year 1899 to the United States Congress to call an unrestricted national convention, pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution, for proposing undisclosed amendments to that Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gary Elkins Corrected Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 04/29/2013

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Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. [HCR-61]
Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Raymond Committee Report Distributed on 04/30/2013

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Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Urging the Congress of the United States to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution providing that, except during a national emergency or a war declared by the Congress of the United States pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, United States Constitution, or other national emergency, the total of all federal appropriations for a fiscal year may not exceed the total of all estimated federal revenue for that fiscal year. [HCR-46]
Urging the Congress of the United States to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution providing that, except during a national emergency or a war declared by the Congress of the United States pursuant to Article I, Section 8, Clause 11, United States Constitution, or other national emergency, the total of all federal appropriations for a fiscal year may not exceed the total of all estimated federal revenue for that fiscal year.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Trent Ashby Referred To Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select on 02/25/2013

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Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. [HCR-38]
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the Parental Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cindy Burkett Committee Report Distributed on 04/30/2013

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Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution for the purpose of addressing concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. [HCR-25]
Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution for the purpose of addressing concerns raised by the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lon Burnam Referred To Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select on 02/11/2013

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Texas 83rd Legislature Regular Session

Urging the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights. [HCR-21]
Urging the United States Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that overturns Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, establishing that the spending of money to influence elections shall not be construed as speech under the First Amendment, and clarifying that only natural persons are protected by constitutional rights.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson Referred To Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select on 02/07/2013

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State (Texas)
Texas 82nd Legislature Regular Session

Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to provide for congressional term limits, the line-item veto, a balanced federal budget, a limit on federal debt, and the repeal of federal law by two-thirds of the several states. [SJR-15]
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to provide for congressional term limits, the line-item veto, a balanced federal budget, a limit on federal debt, and the repeal of federal law by two-thirds of the several states.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Earl Wentworth Read First Time on 01/31/2011

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