26 I'm a native Texan and I would love nothing more than to secede from what the US is becoming. However, contrary to claims made for all of my life, Texas can not secede on it's own. This was settled in Texas v. White. posted 97 days ago by RhinestoneTexan333 97 days ago by RhinestoneTexan333 +27 / -1 Texas can not secede on it's own. 32 comments share 32 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (32) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 1 ▼ – bsheide 1 point 96 days ago +1 / -0 Wasn't that technically just dicta? If the outcome of the case did not rely on it, it is not a holding. Also pretty sure it came in the form of an "obviously this is true" statement, which would mean it was never fully argued or settled. permalink save report block reply
Wasn't that technically just dicta? If the outcome of the case did not rely on it, it is not a holding.
Also pretty sure it came in the form of an "obviously this is true" statement, which would mean it was never fully argued or settled.