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SCR 28

Urging Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment to clarify that the states and Congress may reasonably regulate and limit the spending of money to influence campaigns, elections, or ballot measures.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Angela Paxton

Texas urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment allowing states and federal government to regulate campaign spending and donations.

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Bill Summary · SCR 28

Legislative bill overview

SCR 28 is a concurrent resolution urging Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that would allow states and Congress to regulate and limit campaign spending. The resolution seeks to overturn or clarify the effects of Citizens United v. FEC, the 2010 Supreme Court decision that struck down many federal campaign spending restrictions. This is a symbolic measure that does not create law but expresses the Texas legislature's position on campaign finance reform.

Why is this important

Campaign finance regulations directly affect how elections operate and who can influence political outcomes. The Citizens United ruling significantly loosened spending limits, which supporters argue increases corruption risks while opponents argue protects free speech. A constitutional amendment would be one of the few ways to reinstate broad campaign spending restrictions without requiring Supreme Court reversal.

Potential points of contention

  • Free speech versus corruption concerns: Critics argue campaign spending is protected political speech; supporters contend unlimited spending enables corruption or unequal political influence
  • State sovereignty questions: The resolution addresses whether states can independently regulate campaign spending or if federal authority supersedes state laws
  • Amendment difficulty: Constitutional amendments require supermajority support in Congress and ratification by 38 states, making passage highly challenging regardless of merit

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

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