Convention of States – Texas

Convention of States – Texas

Texas House approves Abbott-backed call for convention of states By Cassandra Pollock Via Texas Tribune- The Texas House Thursday adopted a resolution calling for a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution — one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s emergency items this legislative session.   The Texas House on Thursday adopted a resolution calling for a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution — one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s four emergency items this legislative session. Senate Joint Resolution 2, one of three pieces of legislation relating to the topic approved by the Senate in … [Read more...]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for Convention of States to take back states’ rights

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for Convention of States to take back states’ rights

Press the arrow to play the video. It may take a few more minutes to finish processing. By Brandi Grissom-Via Dallas News - Gov. Greg Abbott, aiming to spark a national conversation about states’ rights, said Friday that he wants Texas to lead the call for a convention to amend the U.S. Constitution and wrest power from a federal government “run amok.” “If we are going to fight for, protect and hand on to the next generation, the freedom that [President] Reagan spoke of … then we have to take the lead to restore the rule of law in America,” Abbott said during a … [Read more...]