TX HCR 79
died on adjournmentUrging 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.
Texas · 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session) · lower
Quick answers
Did TX HCR 79 pass?
No. TX HCR 79 died when the 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-03-05): Referred to State Affairs
What is TX HCR 79 about?
TX HCR 79 is a concurrent resolution in the 89th Legislature (2025 Regular Session) titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TX HCR 79?
Leo Wilson is the primary sponsor of TX HCR 79, joined by 4 cosponsors.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-03-05 — Referred to State Affairs
- Bill type
- concurrent resolution
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Leo Wilsonprimary
- Caincosponsor
- Doraziocosponsor
- Harriscosponsor
- Metcalfcosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-02-19
Filed
filing
2025-03-05
Referred to State Affairs
referral-committee
Versions
- IntroducedCompare
Documents
Votes
Not provided by source.
Related bills
- Companion bill: SCR 28
Official source
Attribution
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