The federalism and state powers are often complicated. The powers of the national government are specifically granted in Article I, Section 8, of the U.S Constitution. This includes commerce, borrow money, and declare war. In addition, federalism has implied powers which can affect local governments. As a members of the federal Union, Texas has constitutional guarantees, which is rights and protections under the Constitution, and limitations imposed by Article I, Section 10. Two provisions which are Article IV and the Eleventh amendment provide that "citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states." This means that citizens are guaranteed protection by government, enjoyment of life
