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| 4rd Quarter 2008 - Articles, Amendments & Repeals; Texas Constitution | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 31 2008, 07:24 AM (526 Views) | |
| NewTexas | Oct 31 2008, 07:24 AM Post #1 |
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Texas Constitution - New Articles, Amendments & Repeals October 31, 2008 Alright Texas! Here is your opportunity to propose new Articles to the Texas Constitution, or, to suggest Amendments to the Texas Constitution, or, to repeal previously passed Articles to the Texas Constitution. Whichever action you choose should clearly state reasons for your submission. New Articles should be written up in a manner similar to current Articles. Repeals should cite which Article is to be repealed and why. And, Amendments can be for any part, from a point or a phrase to the entire Article, please cite the portion you would like amended and the suggested new wording. Please hurry! Texans will debate the merits of all proposed changes and should they be deemed worthy, will appear on the ballot on December 7th. There is only about a month to do this. Do not wait until the eleventh hour to post a surprise change. Those will not be placed on the ballot unless there is some mitigating circumstance. The Constitution was written by Texans, for Texans - all Texans. This is your document and it is a living document that is up for change quarterly. Feel free to express your opinions on how it should be changed and the majority of Texas will vote on your suggestions provided there is some level of support in the discussion of the change prior to the current Election. We strongly urge all Texans to consider taking part in helping mold Texas into the region they would like it to be. Feel free to post on this thread without fear of rebuke. All submissions will be considered. :study Thank you very much! Big Tex President of Texas |
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| Greenspoint | Oct 31 2008, 09:27 AM Post #2 |
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Big Tex called me a "Goofball" :)
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We would like to propose the following additions to the Texas Constitution: An addition to Article X: Texas Representative Council
An addition to to Article XVII: Expulsion of Cabinet Members
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| Trecdom | Oct 31 2008, 11:10 AM Post #3 |
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I assume TDF deployments are excluded. :fendas
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| Greenspoint | Oct 31 2008, 12:01 PM Post #4 |
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Big Tex called me a "Goofball" :)
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A defense force isn't usually thought of as "taking up residence" in a region being defended. But, we can add that if it's deemed a necessary stipulation. |
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| Richard | Oct 31 2008, 12:19 PM Post #5 |
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It probably should say something regarding military operations (overt and covert) as well as official diplomatic missions to allied regions. At least to be specific on what is allowed. |
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| Greenspoint | Oct 31 2008, 01:44 PM Post #6 |
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Big Tex called me a "Goofball" :)
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All right, I'll edit the post above... when I get a bit more free time, probably later tonight. |
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| Richard | Oct 31 2008, 02:32 PM Post #7 |
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Article XVII: Impeachment of Cabinet Members I think that should be Expulsion of Cabinet Members. Article XVII: Expulsion of Cabinet Members Anyway, I'll try to think of some other articles or amendments. |
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| NewTexas | Nov 1 2008, 11:00 AM Post #8 |
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That was voted on last election, we think perhaps we neglected to update the Constitution... ![]() Constitution Updated! |
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| Greenspoint | Nov 13 2008, 08:15 AM Post #9 |
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Big Tex called me a "Goofball" :)
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I've finally updated the proposed changes above, added a parenthetical exclusion involving approved military or diplomatic missions. |
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| NewTexas | Nov 13 2008, 08:25 AM Post #10 |
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| Greenspoint | Nov 13 2008, 08:38 AM Post #11 |
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Big Tex called me a "Goofball" :)
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What's that? "no comment"? |
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| NewTexas | Nov 13 2008, 12:05 PM Post #12 |
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In 5 years of office, we have never had need for an "Approved" stamp - until now. We had nothing much to say on your post that you amended your proposed Resolution. So we rubber stamped it as approved so you would know we had seen it and, well, approved of it. Nothing nefarious or complicated there. Or, is there...
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| Greenspoint | Nov 13 2008, 12:32 PM Post #13 |
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Big Tex called me a "Goofball" :)
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Ahhh got it... the silence confused me. I'm the kinda guy, if I don't have anything specific to post, I don't. *shrugs*
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| NewTexas | Nov 13 2008, 01:11 PM Post #14 |
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Well, we feel somewhat compelled to acknowledge stuff when we ask for it (or, in this case, someone else asked for it and you complied). This thread is for submissions to Elections. They are not automatically approved. Oh, whatever... <maybe we should just wander off with out little stamp>
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| Richard | Nov 13 2008, 05:30 PM Post #15 |
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I've come up with an amendment...
...and a new article.
The reason for both is so that no one takes on another person's responsibilities without consent from the cabinet member, while they are away. |
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| NewTexas | Dec 7 2008, 01:02 PM Post #16 |
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Closed |
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