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Gov. Perry Backs Resolution Affirming Texas’ Sovereignty Under 10th Amendment
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ^ | April 9, 2009 | Texas governor Rick Perry

Posted on 04/09/2009 3:16:05 PM PDT by lqcincinnatus

HCR 50 Reiterates Texas’ Rights Over Powers Not Otherwise Granted to Federal Government

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of civil or criminal penalties, or that requires states to pass legislation or lose federal funding, be prohibited or repealed.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.

(Excerpt) Read more at governor.state.tx.us ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 10thamendment; constitition; perry; sovereignty; statesrights; texas
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To: lqcincinnatus

That sounds so simple, even a congressman can do it.


41 posted on 04/10/2009 6:31:39 AM PDT by rfreedom4u (Diversity causes division and resentment.)
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To: unixfox
This is NOT the governor Perry I know. Actually growing a pair? I’ll believe it when I see it.

Absolutely not. The Rick Perry we know is power-hungry. And this is exactly what is needed in order to restrain the federal government.

That was Madison's aim, as described in Federalist 10, for preserving the nation from the despotism which usually arises from a central government: Play the separate powers against one another. Let them fight among themselves and they'll be easier for the people to control.
42 posted on 04/10/2009 6:35:16 AM PDT by LearsFool ("Thou shouldst not have been old, till thou hadst been wise.")
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To: ForGod'sSake

Great News! I know that the resolution has no teeth, but maybe it increase the national conversation about states rights. Now, if we can get this one to get Perry’s support.

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=HB1863


43 posted on 04/10/2009 6:43:03 AM PDT by Pantera
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To: McLynnan
My knee jerk reaction is that this is just Texas swagger to get him some press and his ultimate goal is to run for president in 2012.

That's hardly a knee-jerk reaction, considering the way Perry milked the border issue in his last campaign - then as quickly abandoned it once it had served his needs.

44 posted on 04/10/2009 8:05:23 AM PDT by Charles Martel ("Endeavor to persevere...")
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To: Nervous Tick; freekitty; unixfox; texaschick

Like the rest of you, I have never really cared for Perry but, I know he, like many Texas, have great animosity toward the Feds.

If he chose to take this to the next level (secession) he would have many follwers and likely get a new position.....President of the Republic of Texas


45 posted on 04/10/2009 9:09:08 AM PDT by wolfcreek (There is no 2 party system only arrogant Pols and their handlers)
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To: lqcincinnatus

It’s hard to get excited unless there’s an actual discussion of secession. It’s time to part ways and re-establish the Republic the way it was intended. Otherwise this just makes good theater.


46 posted on 04/10/2009 9:40:46 AM PDT by WKUHilltopper
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To: lqcincinnatus
Remember, we entered this country by treaty as a sovereign nation, a republic.

And became a state through consent of Congress, same as every other one except the original 13.

47 posted on 04/10/2009 9:49:21 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: NYTexan
Time for TX to succeed from the union!

Not to mention secede from the Union but Texas will succeed if they first secede because, if the Republic of Texas embraces capitalism and private health care while the United States embraces socialism and nationalized health care, Texas will draw the best and brightest of doctors and entreprenuers causing an explosion of economic success.

I think it can be done and now is the time to do it before they take away our guns, abolish our death penalty and stick us with generations upon generations of debt. Texas can fix all of it themselves if they'll just get serious about standing up for their independence instead of bowing to the tyranny of people from Massachussetts, New York, California...and Kenya.

48 posted on 04/10/2009 10:35:40 AM PDT by OrangeHoof (YES WE CAN have a Depression.)
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To: ForGod'sSake

Awesome! States re-exercising their rights will ultimately make the nation (NOT the Federal government, big difference) stronger as a whole!

Go Gov Perry and Texas legislature!


49 posted on 04/10/2009 10:38:25 AM PDT by boxlunch
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To: wolfcreek

Let’s hope he does the right thing. I know we all could use someone who is really on our side.


50 posted on 04/10/2009 11:22:14 AM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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To: ThermoNuclearWarrior
"Wasn't he asking the federal government to deploy the national guard on the Texas-Mexico border? Isn't it his job to deploy the Texas national guard in his state?"

It is, but one has to have balls for that. From what I hear, that's not Perry's strongest characteristic.

This may fall under the heading "Political Self-Preservation." Even Dianne Feinstein can tell which way the wind is blowing.

51 posted on 04/10/2009 1:58:07 PM PDT by ronnyquest ("That's what governments are for, to get in a man's way.")
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To: lqcincinnatus

It must be campaign season again. ;)


52 posted on 04/10/2009 3:07:13 PM PDT by anymouse (God didn't write this sitcom we call life, he's just the critic.)
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To: Pantera
Great News! I know that the resolution has no teeth...

This particular point has come up numerous times when these initiatives are discussed. Technically and legally accurate BUT not necessarily true IMHO. I've used any number of examples to demonstrate a how mere words can potentially create a desired outcome; I've come up with another one: ;^)

Let's say I'm some dude in my prime; 6'4", 250 lbs of rompin' stompin' hell death and destruction and you're the poster boy for "98 lb weakling". However, I've allowed you by way of legalistic deceptions and battering by a complicit cheering squad of half wits in the State Run Media to intimidate me. I've made up my mind I'm NOT gonna take it any more and I tell you that if you so much as blink your eyes again in my presence, I'll hit you so hard it'll make your momma's nose bleed, would it give you pause? Would it possibly have you steppin' and fetchin' for some toothpicks to hold your eyelids open or turning tail and beating a hasty retreat?

...but maybe it increase the national conversation about states rights. Now, if we can get this one to get Perry’s support.

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=81R&Bill=HB1863

This one is liable not to make it given the large metro areas in Texas but you just never know. We can get on the horn to our reps and offer our support and encouragement - which I've done BTW. You're probably aware the Montana legislature has recently passed what appears to be an identical bill that's awaiting a DIM governor's signature to become law. NO major metro areas where most of the ne'er-do-wells tend to congregate; probably a comparatively low incidence of crime, partitularly drug related crime, so...

53 posted on 04/10/2009 10:09:44 PM PDT by ForGod'sSake (You have two choices and two choices only: SUBMIT or RESIST. Have I missed anything?)
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To: unixfox

Perhaps Perry sees the writing on the wall and does in fact care about life for his family to say the least.


54 posted on 04/14/2009 3:14:26 PM PDT by mel
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To: NYTexan

Amen !!! Rick Perry finally got one right...even if it was just a political move to shore up conservative support in his run against KBH.


55 posted on 04/14/2009 6:17:23 PM PDT by Froggie
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