The Texas Sovereignty Act empowers the Texas legislature and state courts to declare certain federal actions unconstitutional. It establishes a Joint Legislative Committee on Constitutional Enforcement, composed of twelve members (six from the House and six from the Senate), tasked with reviewing federal actions that may infringe upon Texas's sovereignty. The committee will assess these actions based on the original intent of the U.S. Constitution and report any unconstitutional findings to the legislature for a vote. The bill also stipulates that any federal action deemed unconstitutional will have no legal effect in Texas, and the Attorney General is authorized to defend the state against such actions.

Furthermore, the bill allows individuals to seek declaratory judgments in state courts regarding the constitutionality of federal actions, emphasizing adherence to the original text and intent of the Constitution. It introduces a new section, Section 394.002, to the Government Code, specifying that Section 37.008 does not apply to relief sought under this new section. The bill mandates the appointment of the committee's initial members by the speaker of the house and the lieutenant governor within 30 days of the bill's effective date. It is designed to take effect immediately upon a two-thirds vote from both houses or 91 days after the legislative session if that vote is not achieved.

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