The Texas Sovereignty Act seeks to assert the state's authority over the federal government by emphasizing the limited powers granted to it by the U.S. Constitution, particularly through the Tenth Amendment. The Act declares that any federal action that undermines the balance of powers or exceeds constitutionally delegated authority is unconstitutional. It mandates that government officials uphold their oaths to defend the Constitution and challenge any federal actions that violate it. To support this, the Act establishes the Joint Legislative Committee on Constitutional Enforcement, which will review federal actions for constitutionality and has the authority to declare them unconstitutional, with such determinations reported to the Texas Supreme Court.

Additionally, the Act introduces new provisions for declaratory relief in cases where federal actions are deemed unconstitutional, allowing individuals to seek relief based on the court's interpretation of the Constitution's plain meaning and the framers' intent, without relying solely on other courts' decisions. It specifies that Section 37.008 does not apply to relief sought under this new provision. The Joint Legislative Committee must be appointed within 30 days of the bill's effective date, and official copies of the Act are to be forwarded to relevant officials. The Act will take effect immediately upon a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if not passed.

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