Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 98: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.

Passed both chambers Last action May 13, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State

Plain-language summary

HJR 98 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on November 18, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress. Primary sponsor: Cody Vasut (Republican), Cole Hefner (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Birdwell. It lists 58 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Filed with the Secretary of State.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cody Vasut (Republican); Cole Hefner (Republican); Will Metcalf (Republican); Birdwell. 58 co-sponsors.