Texas
Texas Becomes 11th State To Call for New U.S. Constitutional Convention
Posted on · The Article V of the U.S. Constitution requires two-thirds of the states to call for such a convention for one to take place – 34 out of the current 50.
Tag: US Constitution
Texas
Texas House Prepares To Vote On “Convention Of States” Resolution
Posted on · If the lower chamber approves the measure, Texas would become the tenth state to call for a new U.S. constitutional convention.
Politics
What Would It Take To Summon A Convention of States?
Posted on · Texas is on the verge of becoming the tenth state to call for a new U.S. constitutional convention. Some conservatives fear the effort could backfire.
Texas
Convention Of States Legislation Passes Texas Senate
Posted on · The bill and its supporting resolutions call for a national convention that would amend the U.S. Constitution to limit the power of the federal government. They now move to the House.
Texas
“Convention of States” Bill Advances In Texas Senate
Posted on · The measure would add Texas to the list of states seeking a raft of amendments to limit the power of the federal government. But some conservatives warn calling such a convention could backfire.
Election 2016
Dallas Elector Will Vote Against Donald Trump
Posted on · Christopher Suprun is the second Texas elector to balk at voting for the Republican nominee for president.
Politics
Some Texas Leaders Want To Fix Washington By Amending The U.S. Constitution
Posted on · Since the Constitutional Convention in 1787, there have been several efforts to call for a new one. None have ever been successful.