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Texas Independence week kicks off with a key Senate vote to rein in DC and strengthen Texas sovereignty.

TIME TO MELT THE PHONE LINES TO THESE SENATORS!

Important: The Senate floor vote on SJR2, the Convention of States resolution, is likely during Texas Independence Week.

Need a quick refresher on what this legislation is all about? Watch this short video. 

Let these Senators know (BE NICE!) that you are a constituent and want them to vote "Yes" on SJR2 the Convention of States resolution on Tuesday's floor vote. Texas Independence means that Texas WILL LEAD on liberty and state sovereignty!

The grassroots know that a Texans word is his/her honor. Senate Committee members who voted "Yes" in Committee have demonstrated their commitment to passing SJR2, but we need YOU to call and thank them for that "Yes" vote to ensure their vote and integrity remains consistent as we move to the Senate Floor!

Make sure your Senator knows that hundreds of thousands of Texans are watching, and standing alongside them.

The difference this session is that we already have Senate champions such as Senator Jane Nelson, who has almost 4,000 petitions and even more volunteers in her district, and Senators Charles Schwertner, Joan Huffman, and Bryan Hughes, who voted "YES" on SJR2 in committee. These Senators have a massive grassroots army backing them up--so they don't have to back down on Texas sovereignty and supporting the voices of thousands of Texans in their districts from being heard.

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick both support passing SJR2, the Convention of States Resolution.

Call Lt. Gov. Patrick's office and tell him that you expect him to talk with these Senators and exert his leadership on this issue.

SUCCESS FOR THE GRASSROOTS IS NOTHING LESS THAN FULL PASSAGE OF SJR2 IN THE SENATE!

Our grassroots in the Austin Capitol are reporting that a couple of senators are getting squishy and considering changing their "YES" votes to "NO" for the floor vote. How can any Texas senator be soft on Texas Independence and sovereignty?

All of our Senators need to hear from you!!

These Senators need to know there is overwhelming support in their districts:

 If time allows, please thank these Senators for their public support of SJR 2:

 Finally, encourage these Senators to respectively consider SJR 2: 

The Convention of States Project has powerful friends in Texas. Check out this special message from LtGov. Dan Patrick!

Arizona Representative Kelly Townsend gave an inspiring testimony last week in front of a House committee considering the Convention of States resolution. 

State legislators across the country are taking a stand for liberty, but three representatives from South Dakota have distinguished themselves as true champions of the Article V cause.

We have great support in South Dakota, but one small fringe group is making some state legislators lose their spines.

Our first legislative hearing this year took place in the Wyoming Capitol. In the video below, Mark Meckler explains exactly what happened, and how the final vote decided the fate of our resolution in the Cowboy State.

David Morsberger is a District Captain for the Maryland Convention of States team.

The states are fundamental components of the American republic.

Next week the Convention of States resolution will begin making its way through state legislatures across the country. Each state uses a slightly different process to pass a resolution, but much of the terminology is the same. Below you'll find a helpful primer on the state legislative process, which will come in handy as we begin reporting on the progress of our resolution in each state.

President Obama designated two national monuments in Utah and Nevada Wednesday as part of the outgoing president’s efforts to secure and expand his environmental legacy, and to possibly bind the hands of President-elect Donald Trump.