Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 54: 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.

In committee Last action April 24, 2025: Left pending in committee

Plain-language summary

SJR 54 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on February 18, 2025. 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: Birdwell. Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Birdwell.