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As a practical matter, this section, which addresses states' rights, functions as a political statement rather than an enforceable rule of law. Cf. ''Daniel v. Hutcheson'', 22 S.W. 933, [https://texaslegalguide.com/images/022_SW_933.pdf#page=2 934] (Tex. 1893) ("The Civil War, in fact, ended in May, 1865, if by 'war' be meant . . . but at its close military possession was taken, and a provisional governor was appointed by the president of the United States, by whom state, district, and county officers were appointed."). | As a practical matter, this section, which addresses states' rights, functions as a political statement rather than an enforceable rule of law. Cf. ''Daniel v. Hutcheson'', 22 S.W. 933, [https://texaslegalguide.com/images/022_SW_933.pdf#page=2 934] (Tex. 1893) ("The Civil War, in fact, ended in May, 1865, if by 'war' be meant . . . but at its close military possession was taken, and a provisional governor was appointed by the president of the United States, by whom state, district, and county officers were appointed."). | ||
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