Advisory Opinion Request Form

File a Request for an Advisory Opinion

An advisory opinion is a request to the Supreme Court to interpret the Student Government Constitution and Student Government Code, but can only be requested proactively and cannot provide relief or remedy of a violation of either document.

If you need help because you have witnessed a violation of the Student Government Constitution or Code, or would like clarification on any future action, please email sgsupremecourt@txstate.edu

Please review this example of a formal Request for an Advisory Opinion and prepare your request accordingly. Advisory Opinion Request Example.

You can also provide a brief summary of your view on the question.

Which document do you want an advisory opinion about? *

Please prepare your request in accordance with the example provided and upload it here. *

First Name *

Last Name *

Student NetID

Texas State E-Mail *

Brief on Advisory Request

Please provide a short introduction and summary of your point of view on the question you provided to the court.

The proper format is to cite the section of the Student Government Code or Constitution and ask the court your question related to interpretation.

Brief on Advisory Request

Oath of Affirmation of Truth *

I, the filer of this Advisory Opinion Request, in accordance with Title VII §100.4(3) of the Student Government Code, do solemnly swear – the documents I have provided are truthful and that I will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth – as the laws of Student Government require.

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