Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 898 is known as the "Texas Sovereignty Act," this bill establishes the Joint Legislative Committee on Constitutional Enforcement to review federal actions and determine whether they exceed constitutional authority. Federal actions deemed unconstitutional by the legislature and approved by the governor would have no legal effect in Texas. The bill also prohibits public funds from being used to implement unconstitutional federal actions and provides for judicial review. The Act takes effect immediately upon sufficient approval or on September 1, 2025.
Author
David Spiller
Co-Author
Mano DeAyala
Cody Harris
Richard Hayes
Hillary Hickland
Janis Holt
Andy Hopper
Helen Kerwin
Terri Leo-Wilson
Mitch Little
Joanne Shofner
Trey Wharton
Contact the Author
Rep. David Spiller
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0526
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.302
E-Mail:
