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Texas House Calls for Article 5 Convention to Restrain Federal Government

Texas House Calls for Article 5 Convention to Restrain Federal Government A Texas House Joint Resolution passed Thursday would, if passed by the Texas State Senate, ask the U.S. Congress to call an Article 5 convention, which would propose Constitutional amendments to impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, reduce its powers and jurisdiction, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. Article 5 of the U.S. Constitution requires Congress to call a convention to propose constitutional amendments if the legislatures of two-thirds of the states apply. Amendments adopted at an Article 5 convention would… View Article