Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HCR53

Caption

Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U.S. Constitution addressing campaign fundraising and spending limits.

Impact

If ratified, this amendment would allow states to impose reasonable limits on the raising and spending of campaign funds, effectively giving local governments greater authority to govern election processes within their jurisdictions. This power to regulate fundraising and expenditure can lead to enhanced accountability and transparency in elections, aiming to protect the election process from outside interests and ensure that it reflects the will of the people rather than that of financially powerful corporations.

Summary

HCR53 is a concurrent resolution from the Texas legislature urging the U.S. Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution addressing the limitations on campaign fundraising and spending. The resolution highlights the critical interest in fostering political debate, maintaining electoral integrity, and safeguarding the rights of citizens. It expresses concern over the current interpretation of free speech, particularly regarding the influence of unlimited financial contributions in political campaigns, which it argues undermines the voices of individual voters.

Contention

The resolution points to significant issues related to the influence of external money in politics and the control exerted by corporations and foreign entities, which can drown out individual voices. Advocates for the resolution argue that it is necessary to amend the Constitution to clarify these issues, while opponents may raise concerns about the implications of limiting free speech rights and the potential consequences for political engagement and campaign financing.

Companion Bills

TX SCR27

Same As Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the U.S. Constitution addressing campaign fundraising and spending limits.

Previously Filed As

TX SCR17

Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

TX HCR22

Urging Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification the "Keep Nine" amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

TX HCR7

Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

TX HCR20

Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

TX HCR5

Urging the U.S. Congress to propose and submit to the states for ratification a federal balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

TX HJR83

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

TX SJR16

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

TX HJR4

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

TX HJR48

Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.

TX HCR51

Urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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