Gov. Perry Backs Resolution Affirming Texas’ Sovereignty Under 10th Amendment

[Rastus]

http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/12227/

Gov. Perry Backs Resolution Affirming Texas’ Sovereignty Under 10th Amendment
HCR 50 Reiterates Texas’ Rights Over Powers Not Otherwise Granted to Federal Government
April 09, 2009

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LHrIxc-QyE

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today joined state Rep. Brandon Creighton and sponsors of House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 50 in support of states’ rights under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

“I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state,” Gov. Perry said. “That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states’ rights affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union.”

A number of recent federal proposals are not within the scope of the federal government’s constitutionally designated powers and impede the states’ right to govern themselves. HCR 50 affirms that Texas claims sovereignty under the 10th Amendment over all powers not otherwise granted to the federal government.

It also designates that all compulsory federal legislation that requires states to comply under threat of civil or criminal penalties, or that requires states to pass legislation or lose federal funding, be prohibited or repealed. 

HCR 50 is authored by Representatives Brandon Creighton, Leo Berman, Bryan Hughes, Dan Gattis and Ryan Guillen.

To view the full text of the resolution, please visit:

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/81R/billtext/html/HC00050I.htm

[Hazcat]

GO TEXAS!

[Ocin]

What are the chances of this bill passing? I have read several threads about several similar bills in several US states, but they all seem to die out.

And if it were to be passed?

from this thread: http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php/topic,6186.msg74611/topicseen.html#new

A footnote attached to the report by the Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis defines "rightwing extremism in the United States" as including not just racist or hate groups, but also groups that reject federal authority in favor of state or local authority.

Would that make an extremist left wing militia from the entire state of Texas? 

[Texas_Bryan]

Rick Perry for President of Texas!!!

[seeker_two]

While I support his position on this, I doubt his sincerity.

This is the same governor that wanted to make HCV vaccinations (with a questionable vaccine) for teenage girls mandatory (even by doing an end-run around the Legislature), made putting Nat'l Guard troops on the border a campaign promise in 2006--and reneged soon after winning the election, funnelled millions of dollars to friends in business and universities, and is currently trying to sell off the Texas highway system to a company in Spain to turn into toll roads....amongst other things....

He's in for a tough re-election campaign against Kay Bailey Hutchison (GOP Senator-Texas) and Kinky Friedman (the likely Democratic candidate)....and he'll support just about anything to get a vote....

As for the Resolution---GO TEXAS! LET'S BE AS FREE AS STATE AS EVERYONE THINKS WE ARE!!!   

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[Texas_Bryan]

While I support his position on this, I doubt his sincerity.

This is the same governor that wanted to make HCV vaccinations (with a questionable vaccine) for teenage girls mandatory (even by doing an end-run around the Legislature), made putting Nat'l Guard troops on the border a campaign promise in 2006--and reneged soon after winning the election, funnelled millions of dollars to friends in business and universities, and is currently trying to sell off the Texas highway system to a company in Spain to turn into toll roads....amongst other things....

He's in for a tough re-election campaign against Kay Bailey Hutchison (GOP Senator-Texas) and Kinky Friedman (the likely Democratic candidate)....and he'll support just about anything to get a vote....

As for the Resolution---GO TEXAS! LET'S BE AS FREE AS STATE AS EVERYONE THINKS WE ARE!!!   

While I don't agree on HCV vaccine, or the highway thing, the only part of which I know about is that little stretch or MOPAC, and I don't think there going to turn current highways in to toll roads, I do know we're doing SOMETHING about illegal immigration, even though it's practically nothing compared to the problem.

But, you know what I say about Texas, "If you don't like it here, take I-35 North, in 6 hours you'll be in OKC."

You probably voted for 'Kinky'.

[jzzr83]

How many states have done this now?  I remember a few months ago, was it montana was affirming sovereignty also?

[Texas_Bryan]

How many states have done this now?  I remember a few months ago, was it montana was affirming sovereignty also?

Quite a few have been put forth, but I'm not sure if any actually went any where.  I've not heard of a state's governor supporting any.  You ought to right your boys in your state and tell them, "them boys in Texas got a good thing going, maybe we ought to take a look."

And I've not heard any state governor call the Federal Government "oppressive" like Governor Perry.

[seeker_two]

While I don't agree on HCV vaccine, or the highway thing, the only part of which I know about is that little stretch or MOPAC, and I don't think there going to turn current highways in to toll roads, I do know we're doing SOMETHING about illegal immigration, even though it's practically nothing compared to the problem.

...and WHAT would that be, exactly?.....make unkept campaign promises?....

You probably voted for 'Kinky'.

You need to wash your keyboard out with soap for that remark.....Kinky is the only guy that makes Willie Nelson look sane and sober.... 

[Texas_Bryan]

...and WHAT would that be, exactly?.....make unkept campaign promises?....

Like I said, he has done something, the DPS and National Guard has taken a much more active role, more than I've seen other states.  And like I said it still isn't nearly enough, not even close.  And your boy Kinky couldn't get elected as an Independent so now he's going to try as a Democrat, maybe he figures enough state foreigners have moved in and they vote for him.