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HJR 22

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.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Cole Hefner and 2 co-sponsors

Texas bill restores cancelled state applications for a national constitutional convention under Article V, reviving pursuit of alternative amendment processes.

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Bill Summary · HJR 22

Legislative bill overview

HJR 22 seeks to reverse a previous automatic cancellation of Texas's applications to Congress requesting a national constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The bill would restore Texas's standing applications that had been rescinded, potentially moving Texas closer to participating in efforts to amend the Constitution through a convention mechanism rather than the standard legislative process.

Why is this important

Article V conventions are extraordinarily rare—no convention has been called since 1787. This bill touches on fundamental questions about constitutional amendment authority and whether states should pursue alternative pathways to amend the nation's founding document. The practical significance depends on whether enough states coordinate similar applications; currently, no convention has met the required threshold of 34 states.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional interpretation: Disagreement exists over whether Article V conventions could be limited to specific topics or would become "runaway" conventions potentially reopening the entire Constitution
  • State sovereignty vs. national stability: Proponents argue states deserve a check on federal power; opponents worry convention delegates could fundamentally restructure government in unpredictable ways
  • Political motivation: The bill's sponsors and timing may reflect partisan efforts to reshape the Constitution outside normal legislative processes, raising concerns about whose priorities would be prioritized at such a convention

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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