The Texas Sovereignty Act seeks to reaffirm the rights of the state and limit federal power as defined by the U.S. Constitution. It emphasizes that the federal government operates as an agent of the states, with authority strictly confined to what is explicitly stated in the Constitution. The bill declares any federal actions that disrupt the balance of power between state and federal governments as unconstitutional, urging government officials to uphold their oaths to defend the Constitution and resist overreaching federal actions.

To implement these principles, the bill establishes the Joint Legislative Committee on Constitutional Enforcement, detailed in the newly added Section 394.002 of the Government Code. This committee, composed of twelve members from both the House and Senate, will review federal actions for constitutionality and can declare them unconstitutional, with such determinations reported to the legislature for a vote. The bill also allows state courts to issue declaratory judgments on federal actions deemed unconstitutional, ensuring these actions have no legal effect in Texas. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if not passed with the required majority.

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