Yeeee-HAWWWWWW!
OK, how many of you think the 2012 ban on 100-watt incandescent bulbs is pure BULL-SHIT! If you raised your hand, I’m sure you’ll agree that this pending legislation sitting on Governor RIck Perry’s desk is another “In Yo’ Face” measure to the Feds.
And I hope he signs it!

State lawmakers have passed a bill that allows Texans to skirt federal efforts to promote more efficient light bulbs, which ultimately pushes the swirled, compact fluorescent bulbs over the 100-watt incandescent bulbs many grew up with.
The measure, sent to Gov. Rick Perry for consideration, lets any incandescent light bulb manufactured in Texas – and sold in that state – avoid the authority of the federal government or the repeal of the 2007 energy independence act that starts phasing out some incandescent light bulbs next year.
“Let there be light,” state Rep. George Lavender, R-Texarkana, wrote on Facebook after the bill passed. “It will allow the continued manufacture and sale of incandescent light bulbs in Texas, even after the federal ban goes into effect. … It’s a good day for Texas.”

Unfortunately, we know Президент Обама will find some way for one of his government watchdogs (FTC, EPA come to mind) to slap some type of sanction on The Lone Star State as punishment for defying his decrees.
Then the People of this great nation of ours will flock in droves to Texas to help their economy out…and ours as well…by buying up all those 100-watt bulbs manufactured there! Besides, El Paso is only a nine-hour drive from The Valley of The Sun.