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Texas House Bill HCR63

Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas House Bill HCR63

Caption

Asserting sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and beseeching the federal government to immediately cease and desist from the promulgation of mandates that infringe on the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms or that are otherwise beyond the scope of its constitutionally delegated powers.

Impact

If adopted, HCR63 would formally communicate to the federal government that Texas rejects what it views as unconstitutional overreach. The resolution would likely lead to legislative measures promoting state rights and potentially result in legal challenges against federal mandates perceived to infringe upon state authority. By affirming the state’s rights under the Tenth Amendment, it may also influence other states to adopt similar resolutions, reinforcing a regional approach to federal mandates, especially in matters concerning individual rights and regulatory authority.

Summary

HCR63 is a concurrent resolution that emphasizes Texas's assertion of sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The resolution asserts that any power not specifically delegated to the federal government by the Constitution is reserved for the states and the people. It specifically addresses recent federal actions perceived to infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of citizens, particularly increasing gun control measures proposed by the federal government. The resolution reiterates the importance of the balance between state and federal powers as intended by the nation's founders.

Contention

The resolution highlights points of contention between state and federal governments, particularly regarding individual rights and the regulation of firearms. Proponents of HCR63 argue that it is essential to stand against federal encroachments that threaten individual liberties, particularly in light of recent gun control proposals. Conversely, opponents may view this resolution as a rejection of federal authority necessary for maintaining nationwide regulations, raising concerns over the balance of power and safety in gun ownership and use. The implications of such measures resonate with ongoing national debates regarding the Second Amendment and gun control legislation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HJR78

Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of every person to keep and bear arms.

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 SJR33

Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that future constitutional amendments become effective only if approved by a majority of the voters in at least three-fourths of the counties of the state.

TX HJR124

Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.

TX SJR25

Proposing a constitutional amendment to reserve to the people the powers of initiative and referendum.

TX HJR174

Proposing a constitutional amendment recognizing the right of a person to purchase, to own, and to operate a motor vehicle that is powered by an internal-combustion engine.

Similar Bills

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