House concurrent resolution · 89R

HCR 79

Urging Congress to propose and send to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment to clarify that the states and Congress may reasonably regulate and limit the spending of money to influence campaigns, elections, or ballot measures.

Did not pass

Progress

14 days from first to latest action, across 2 recorded actions.

Filed
Feb 19
Referred to committee
Mar 5
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Mar 5, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 19, 2025 · House

Authors

and 4 coauthors or sponsors

Terri Leo-WilsonR

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Will Metcalf cosponsorR
Cody Harris cosponsorR
Mark Dorazio cosponsorR
Briscoe Cain cosponsorR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Mar 5, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Elections: Campaign Financing

Bill text

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