Texas Resolutions & Initiatives
Municipal Resolutions that passed in Texas
Texas Municipal Resolutions Pending
How to Write a Resolution for your Local Government to Consider?
To get started look at other resolutions above.
1) The "whereas" section can be anything that supports your case. Many resolutions have quotes from Supreme Court Justice's dissent on controversial decisions such as Citizens United v FEC, or facts and polls that support your case. You can select "whereas" passages from other resolutions or you can write your own. You may have as many "Whereas" points as you feel necessary to build your case. It is important to address the two pronged problems: Money is not speech and Corporate Personhood.
2) The critical part of the resolution is the "Now Be it Resolved" section, where you tell your City Council or County Commissioner what you want done. It's recommended that you refer to other resolutions (preferably those passed by similar bodies of government). Substitute the names and titles of your elected officials.
3) When discussing the resolution with your local representatives, they may request that you adjust the wording. You can determine whether the changes would benefit your cause.
4) Seek endorsements from civic organizations, local business owners, activist groups, environmental organizations etc. This will demonstrate that you have community support. Have endorsers sign an endorsement agreement and add their name to the bottom of your resolution.
1) The "whereas" section can be anything that supports your case. Many resolutions have quotes from Supreme Court Justice's dissent on controversial decisions such as Citizens United v FEC, or facts and polls that support your case. You can select "whereas" passages from other resolutions or you can write your own. You may have as many "Whereas" points as you feel necessary to build your case. It is important to address the two pronged problems: Money is not speech and Corporate Personhood.
2) The critical part of the resolution is the "Now Be it Resolved" section, where you tell your City Council or County Commissioner what you want done. It's recommended that you refer to other resolutions (preferably those passed by similar bodies of government). Substitute the names and titles of your elected officials.
3) When discussing the resolution with your local representatives, they may request that you adjust the wording. You can determine whether the changes would benefit your cause.
4) Seek endorsements from civic organizations, local business owners, activist groups, environmental organizations etc. This will demonstrate that you have community support. Have endorsers sign an endorsement agreement and add their name to the bottom of your resolution.
Ballot Initiatives
