State rights resolution fails in House

AUSTIN (AP) - A controversial pro-states' rights resolution touted by Gov. Rick Perry was killed on a technical point Tuesday.

The resolution would have informed Congress that Texas claimed sovereignty and states' rights under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Supporters of the legislation and Perry have said the resolution was a reaction to expansion of the federal government, particularly funds and programs related to the federal stimulus act.

Shortly after it was taken down, some lawmakers began asking questions about how they could revive the measure in the two short weeks before the session ends.