Convention of States Texas Celebrates
Pre-Filing of the COS Resolution!
More than 350 Convention of States Texas Volunteers Gather on the Steps of the Capitol!
Texas State Representatives Rick Miller and Phil King, and Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell, pre-filed the Convention of States application, and the Faithful Delegate Act, on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin.
Representative Miller and Senator Birdwell pre-filed resolutions HJR39 and SJR2, respectively, the Convention of States model application, calling for an Article V "Convention for Proposing Amendments", to Impose Fiscal Restraint, Limit the Power and Jurisdiction of the Federal Government, and to Limit the Terms of Office for Federal Officials and Members of Congress.
Representative King and Senator Birdwell pre-filed the Faithful Delegate Act, bills HB506 and SB21 respectively, which outline the Qualifications, Duties, and Limitations of Texas Delegates who Serve at an Article V Amending Convention.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Joined the Texas COS Grassroots Army, and Our Texas Legislative Sponsors, in the Capitol Auditorium, Thanking the COS Grassroots for Their Efforts and Ongoing Support
Prior to Governor Abbott's Remarks, Our Texas Legislative Sponsors Addressed the COS Texas Grassroots Army
The COS Texas Grassroots Army Welcomed the Legislators and Governor Abbott
Governor Abbott Gives COS Texas Co-Director Tamara Colbert a Hug After Finishing His Speech
The COS Texas Grassroots Army Delivered Personalized, Hand-Sketched Holiday Greetings to Every Legislative Office!
COS Texas District Captain Edna Krueger Created the Holiday Card
COS Texas Volunteers Were "Omnipresent" at the Capitol!
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COS National Videographer Garrett Humbertson Was On Hand to Record EVERYTHING!
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Senator Birdwell Signs the Formal Pre-Filing Paperwork for SJR2!
The Magicians "Behind the Curtain"
Courtney Hjaltman (Rep. Miller's Chief of Staff),
Jay Dyer (Gov. Abbott's Legislative Director),
Ashley Westenhover (Rep. King's Chief of Staff),
Ashley Morgan (Gov. Abbott's Deputy Legislative Director),
Ben Stratmann (Senator Birdwell's Chief of Staff)
Convention of States Texas:
What it Means to Be Part of the Convention of States
A Special Message for Mark Levin from Convention of States Texas
After the Day Ended, COS Texas Co-Directors
Raise Their Diet Cokes in Thanks to the Grassroots Army
