Relating to the qualifications, duties, and limitations of Texas delegates to a constitutional convention called under Article V of the United States Constitution.
Impact
The bill's implementation will directly impact how Texas prepares for and participates in any future Article V convention. By codifying the roles and responsibilities of delegates, SB729 aims to align the actions of these representatives with the broader interests of Texas legislators. Additionally, it stipulates that delegates are not entitled to compensation but can be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred during their service, balancing accountability with fiscal responsibility.
Summary
SB729 addresses the qualifications, duties, and limitations for Texas delegates attending a constitutional convention called under Article V of the United States Constitution. The legislation establishes detailed criteria for selecting delegates and alternate delegates who will represent Texas at such conventions. It specifies that delegates must be qualified voters, not required to register as lobbyists, and should not hold elected federal office. This bill aims to clarify the framework within which Texas will operate when a constitutional convention is called, ensuring that Texas delegates act in alignment with the legislative instructions provided by the state government.
Contention
Notable points of contention around SB729 may arise regarding the restrictions on delegates’ authority to vote on constitutional amendments. The bill explicitly prohibits delegates from considering or approving amendments to the U.S. Constitution that are not authorized by the Texas Legislature. This provision serves to maintain legislative control over the scope of discussions and decisions made at the convention, but could also lead to debates over the appropriateness of curtailing delegates' autonomy and the implications this may have on Texas's representation in national dialogues.
Identical
Relating to the qualifications, duties, and limitations of Texas delegates to a convention called under Article V of the United States Constitution.
Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
Rescinding the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
Extending the deadline for the automatic rescission of certain applications made by the Texas Legislature to the United States Congress to call a national convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for proposing any amendment to that constitution.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing an independent redistricting commission to establish districts for the election of the members of the United States House of Representatives elected from this state, the Texas Senate, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the United States House of Representatives and the Texas Legislature.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.
A resolution to direct the Clerk of the House of Representatives to only present to the Governor enrolled House bills finally passed by both houses of the One Hundred Third Legislature.