Texas governor will take action with 10th amendment legislation

[scotty2hotty89]

http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/12227/

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today joined state Rep. Brandon Creighton and sponsors of House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 50 in support of states’ rights under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

“I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state,” Gov. Perry said. “That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states’ rights affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union.”

A number of recent federal proposals are not within the scope of the federal government’s constitutionally designated powers and impede the states’ right to govern themselves. HCR 50 affirms that Texas claims sovereignty under the 10th Amendment over all powers not otherwise granted to the federal government.

It also designates that all compulsory federal legislation that requires states to comply under threat of civil or criminal penalties, or that requires states to pass legislation or lose federal funding, be prohibited or repealed.

HCR 50 is authored by Representatives Brandon Creighton, Leo Berman, Bryan Hughes, Dan Gattis and Ryan Guillen.

Looks like the Texas gov is serious about Texas' 10th amendment legeslation. Texas may be the state to watch when this 10th amendment stuff starts to pan out.

[ChamberedRound]

No surprise that Texas would take the lead with REAL legislation (not just a resolution) on this issue. They've always had a fierce independent streak, given that they were an independent nation prior to joining the union.

[adymond]

No surprise that Texas would take the lead with REAL legislation (not just a resolution) on this issue. They've always had a fierce independent streak, given that they were an independent nation prior to joining the union.

Yup. I know a few people have been saying "Watch Texas" to see what is coming. I am almost excited about this. I hear there's plenty of land for hard working individuals.

[PisnNapalm]

I hope more comes of this. I'll be watching.

[PocketProtector]

If illegal immigration wasn't so problematic there, might be a good place to relocate.

[ChamberedRound]

If illegal immigration wasn't so problematic there, might be a good place to relocate.

Hehe, if this law passes it could well be used to tell the federal government, "kiss off and don't tell us how to enforce our own border".

[7998]

If illegal immigration wasn't so problematic there, might be a good place to relocate.

I'm with ya there.

Hehe, if this law passes it could well be used to tell the federal government, "kiss off and don't tell us how to enforce our own border".

One could only hope. Imagine a State making laws that actually use common sense.

[adymond]

Hehe, if this law passes it could well be used to tell the federal government, "kiss off and don't tell us how to enforce our own border".

That would not surprise me one little bit.

[NP1724]

After reading this and filing my PGH city taxes today, I am really homesick.

[tes151]

Yup. I know a few people have been saying "Watch Texas" to see what is coming. I am almost excited about this. I hear there's plenty of land for hard working individuals.

I would be even more excited about it if we had a real governor that would do something for Pennsylvania, instead of getting on his knees on the alter of Obama every chance he gets.