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Texas Passes New COS Application
Austin, Texas – May 8, 2025 — In a decisive move to address concerns about federal overreach and corruption, Texas has formally adopted a clean Article V application with no expiration date, solidifying the state’s long-term commitment to the cause. While the Lone Star State initially passed the COS resolution in 2017, the newly adopted House Joint Resolution 98 ensures that Texas’s support for COS will stand.
“This was a victory that, first and foremost, belongs to God,” said Regional Director Jonathan Viaud. “Second, this was a victory that belongs to the Texas grassroots army. It’s been a long road, but because of their faith, fortitude, and tenacity, we accomplished our goal. God bless the Texas team, God bless Texas, and God bless America!”
On Thursday, Sen. Brian Birdwell, a 9/11 survivor and longtime COS champion, suspended Senate rules to force a vote on the measure before the chamber adjourned for a long weekend. Subsequently, his colleagues voted 17-14 to pass the application, marking final passage for the bill.
For supporters in Texas, some of whom have been working on this project for over a decade, it was an emotional win. But it wasn’t easy. As the state’s Legislative Liaison, John Van Compernolle, explained, “Despite the many mistakes, setbacks, panic attacks, and worries, once again, the good Lord guided enough of our steps and hearts to produce success.”
Arriving at today’s successful Senate vote required navigating multiple committee hearings and securing full approval in the House of Representatives. At every step in the process, the Texas team remained actively engaged, including making hundreds of phone calls and email contacts with their legislators. Today’s victory would not have been possible without their consistent grassroots advocacy.
“As State Director for Convention of States Texas, I’m proud to say HJR 98 passed because of a wonderful, relentless team that never gave up,” said Erika Hatfield. “Together, we pushed through every challenge with faith, grit, and purpose—and made history for Texas and the nation.”
To learn more about COS and our victory in Texas, please contact info@cosaction.com.
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Convention of States Action is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to reestablishing a culture of self-governance in America and limiting federal overreach. We boast a grassroots network comprising millions of dedicated supporters and volunteers in every legislative district across the nation. Currently, 19 out of the constitutionally mandated 34 states have successfully passed the Convention of States Resolution. For further information about Convention of States, visit www.conventionofstates.com.
