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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 Paxtons office says that as a state with sovereign powers under the Constitution, Texas cant be treated like a federal agency or Cabinet secretary who can be compelled to comply.
Texas does not draw its authority from the United States or the United States Constitution, but from its status as a dual sovereign within the union, Jeffrey C. Mateer, first assistant attorney general, wrote in a letter Monday to the House Oversight and Reform Committee.
Mr. Mateer fired off a similar letter Wednesday to the House Ways and Means Committee rebuffing its attempts, saying the state wouldnt stand to be treated like a subdivision of the federal government or a private citizen.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/16/texas-asserts-sovereign-immunity-against-congress/
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/yet-again-ag-paxtons-office-responds-house-oversight-committee-request-confidential-voter-fraud
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/admin/2019/Press/image2019-05-13-155511%20(002).pdf
dlk
(11,541 posts)There is no such thing as states sovereign immunity. Granted, Texas is full of succession crazies and Paxton is a felony fraudster. However, a personal opinion doesnt overrule the law. Republicans are making this up as they go along.