Texas HB97 establishes a process for the state to declare federal actions unconstitutional and outlines the effects and enforcement of such.

Texas HB97 creates the Joint Legislative Committee on Constitutional Enforcement to review federal actions that challenge state sovereignty. If the committee determines a federal action is unconstitutional, it cannot be recognized or enforced in Texas. The attorney general may defend the state against such actions. The bill also outlines the criteria for determining the constitutionality of federal actions, emphasizing reliance on the original understanding of the U.S. Constitution.

Texas HB97 establishes a process for the state to declare federal actions unconstitutional and outlines the effects and enforcement of such.

Texas HB97 creates the Joint Legislative Committee on Constitutional Enforcement to review federal actions that challenge state sovereignty. If the committee determines a federal action is unconstitutional, it cannot be recognized or enforced in Texas. The attorney general may defend the state against such actions. The bill also outlines the criteria for determining the constitutionality of federal actions, emphasizing reliance on the original understanding of the U.S. Constitution.