Posted on 05/19/2019 9:17:55 AM PDT by Para-Ord.45
Texas is asserting its sovereign immunity against Congress, telling Democrats on two congressional committees this week that the state has no obligation to comply with their investigative demands.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office says that as a state with sovereign powers under the Constitution, Texas can’t be treated like a federal agency or Cabinet secretary who can be compelled to comply.
(Excerpt) Read more at m.washingtontimes.com ...
My votes REALLY counted!
" ... as soon as the terms and conditions of such admission, and the cession of the remaining Texian territory to the United States shall be agreed upon by the governments of Texas and the United States: "
Not having what those "terms and conditions" spelled out has me wondering.
From: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/annexation/march1845.html"
Actually the term should be “state sovereignty” as only people have rights. I know, picky, picky, picky.
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