Convention of States Supporters on Red Alert

[Sanguine]

February 15, 2017by Cary Cheshire

Category: Featured Articles, Under The Dome

As House leadership makes hostile moves against them, Convention of States supporters are sounding alarms and preparing a citizen-led offensive to ensure the resolution passes before the session ends in May.

While the passage of an Article V resolution to rein-in the federal government is a top legislative priority for the Republican Party of Texas and has been designated an emergency item by Gov. Greg Abbott, advocates still face an uphill battle and victory is anything but assured. Article V of the U.S. Constitution provides a mechanism by which states can propose constitutional amendments through a convention rather than waiting for Congress to reform itself.

Given that citizens were successful at prodding House lawmakers to pass the measure last session, many supporters presumed the issue would easily cruise through the lower chamber this time. However, actions taken by House Speaker Joe Straus (R–San Antonio) indicate he may have other plans....

https://empowertexans.com/under-the-dome/convention-states-supporters-red-alert/

Might want to contact your representative.