Though never before successfully invoked, Article V of the U.S. Constitution allows two-thirds of states to convene a Convention of States to propose constitutional amendments.
Texas has now renewed its call for that effort.
In a 17-14 vote on Thursday, the Texas Senate approved House Joint Resolution 98, renewing the state’s request for an Article V Convention.
The resolution—authored by State Rep. Cody Vasut and carried in the Senate by State Sen. Brian Birdwell—seeks to propose amendments that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress.
Texas originally made a similar application in 2017, but that resolution was set to expire after eight years. HJR 98 effectively renews Texas’ application indefinitely and reaffirms its support for the broader Convention of States movement.
Erika Hatfield, Texas State Director of Convention of States, praised the resolution’s passage.
“HJR 98’s passage marks a powerful moment for Texas—and it happened because ordinary citizens stood shoulder to shoulder and kept showing up,” said Hatfield. “This victory belongs to every volunteer who believed that the Constitution still matters and that the states must lead.”
Texas is one of 19 states that have passed similar resolutions. Thirty-four are needed to call a convention.
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