Texas has a large enough economy, has the resources, and has the power, to just tell the Federal Government/EPA where to stick their regulations. If they would do that - what could the Feds really do? Declare war on Texas? Not likely.
But does Texas really have the backbone to stand up?
*But does Texas really have the backbone to stand up?*
If they do, I hope all the other states will take the cue and tell them to shut up and back off!
We are NOT following your illegal “laws” against exhaling anymore
What you are asking about Texas or any other state is "Do the political leaders have the backbone?" I assure you that the majority of Texans do and if the leaders don't we will replace them at first opportunity.
If Texas refuses to go along with the EPA the Federal Government will probably retaliate against the companies individually. What will or can Texas government do? They could allow them to continue to operate but the fed will probably continue to add on fines and penalties and then take it all to court. You know that sooner or later the fed will win in some liberal court. How would such a matter fare in the SCUSA? I don't know.
This would all take so long to play out it is hard to know what the mood of the country will be at the time.
“But does Texas really have the backbone to stand up?”
If Perry is governor, f*** yeah! If White is elected, not so much.
Something Texans need to think about on Election Day, as imperfect as Perry may be.