The resolution emphasizes the importance of popular sovereignty and the need to protect the integrity of American elections from foreign influence and domestic overreach. It references historical warnings from the framers of the U.S. Constitution, including Alexander Hamilton and George Washington, about the dangers of foreign interference in politics. The resolution highlights the current challenges posed by foreign entities and wealthy special interests that can distort public discourse and undermine the electoral process due to loopholes in campaign finance laws and judicial decisions equating money with free speech.
In response to these concerns, the resolution calls on the U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that would allow states and Congress to regulate and limit campaign spending. It seeks to clarify the distinction between natural persons and artificial entities, such as corporations and unions, in the context of political contributions. The Texas Legislature urges that this amendment be sent to the states for ratification, emphasizing the need to preserve the political equality of individuals and ensure robust political debate and self-governance. The resolution also requests that copies be forwarded to key congressional leaders and entered into the Congressional Record.