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What does Texas HJR98 do?
HJR98 constitutes a formal political application by the State of Texas to the U. S. Congress to call an Article V Convention regarding federal fiscal restraints and term limits.
Signed Into Law
Signed May 13, 2025Effective 2025-09-01
HJR98
Regular Session
Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress.
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HJR98: Government Affairs Overview
HJR98 constitutes a formal political application by the State of Texas to the U. S. Congress to call an Article V Convention regarding federal fiscal restraints and term limits.
Rep. Cody Vasut·House Bill·Regular Session
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Effective:2025-09-01
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HJR98
LowApplying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of propos...
Low Compliance Urgency
Requires routine attention
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-09-01Enforcing Agencies
Texas Secretary of State
Primary Author: Rep. Cody Vasut
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis
Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Implementation Timeline
- Effective Date: September 1, 2025 (or immediately upon adoption, depending on final vote margin).
- Compliance Deadline: N/A (No private sector action required).
- Agency Rulemaking: None. No state agency has jurisdiction to promulgate rules based on this resolution.
Immediate Action Plan
- Mark as "Review Complete – No Impact." Remove this item from your regulatory tracking queues immediately.
- Notify Leadership: Inform your Board or C-Suite that HJR98 requires no budget allocation or operational adjustment.
- Archive: No further monitoring of this specific bill is necessary.
Operational Changes Required
Contracts
No Action Required. This resolution does not alter contract law, liability standards, or government procurement regulations. Do not amend existing Vendor Agreements, MSAs, or Employment Contracts based on this text.
Hiring/Training
No Action Required. There are no new labor mandates, certification requirements, or HR posting obligations.
Reporting & Record-Keeping
No Action Required. The legislation imposes administrative duties solely on the Texas Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to federal officials. No business filings are generated by this measure.
Fees & Costs
No Impact. The Legislative Budget Board confirms no fiscal implication for local governments or private entities. The state absorbs the publication cost ($191,689).
Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations
None.
Unlike statutory changes that require agency interpretation, this is a Joint Resolution with a singular, defined political purpose. There is no "regulatory gray zone" regarding business compliance.
*Note:* While the long-term political outcome (a potential federal constitutional convention) could eventually impact federal taxation or regulation, that is a speculative political event, not an immediate regulatory compliance issue.
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Legislative Timeline
This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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House Authors
Joint Authors
Coauthors (57)
- Daniel Alders (R)
- Trent Ashby (R)
- Jeff Barry (R)
- Cecil Bell (R)
- Keith Bell (R)
- Greg Bonnen (R)
- Brad Buckley (R)
- Ben Bumgarner (R)
- Briscoe Cain (R)
- Giovanni Capriglione (R)
- David Cook (R)
- Charles Cunningham (R)
- Mano DeAyala (R)
- Paul Dyson (R)
- James Frank (R)
- Stan Gerdes (R)
- Ryan Guillen (R)
- Cody Harris (R)
- Caroline Harris Davila (R)
- Brian Harrison (R)
- Richard Hayes (R)
- Janis Holt (R)
- Andy Hopper (R)
- Carrie Isaac (R)
- Helen Kerwin (R)
- Ken King (R)
- Stan Kitzman (R)
- Stan Lambert (R)
- Brooks Landgraf (R)
- Jeff Leach (R)
- Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
- AJ Louderback (R)
- J.M. Lozano (R)
- John Lujan (R)
- Shelley Luther (R)
- Don McLaughlin (R)
- John McQueeney (R)
- Brent Money (R)
- Matt Morgan (R)
- Tom Oliverson (R)
- Angelia Orr (R)
- Dennis Paul (R)
- Katrina Pierson (R)
- Keresa Richardson (R)
- Nate Schatzline (R)
- Matthew Shaheen (R)
- Shelby Slawson (R)
- John Smithee (R)
- David Spiller (R)
- Valoree Swanson (R)
- Tony Tinderholt (R)
- Steve Toth (R)
- Ellen Troxclair (R)
- Gary Vandeaver (R)
- Wesley Virdell (R)
- Trey Wharton (R)
- Terry Wilson (R)
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Quick Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HJR98
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Who authored HJR98?
HJR98 was authored by Texas Representative Cody Vasut during the Regular Session.
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When was HJR98 signed into law?
HJR98 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 13, 2025.
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Which agencies enforce HJR98?
HJR98 is enforced by Texas Secretary of State (Administrative duty to transmit resolution to Congress and other states only).
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How significant are the changes in HJR98?
The regulatory priority for HJR98 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
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What is the cost impact of HJR98?
The cost impact of HJR98 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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What topics does HJR98 address?
HJR98 addresses topics including congress, resolutions, resolutions--memorializing congress, resolutions--united states constitution and secretary of state.
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What are the key dates for HJR98?
Key dates for HJR98: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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