The State of Texas is now officially battling the Federal Government over regulation of greenhouse gases. Attorney General Greg Abbott filed suit in federal court to prevent the EPA from implementing proposed regulations.

From the Statesman.com:

Gov. Rick Perry and Attorney General Greg Abbott are trying to get the federal Environmental Protection Agency to back away from a finding last year that greenhouse gases are a threat to public health. The finding sets the stage for regulation of the gases, which scientists have linked to global warming.

The Texas officials say curbs on greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide could cost state businesses and homeowners and jeopardize jobs. Texas leads the nation in carbon emissions. And they argued that the EPA had based its finding on faulty science.

The move is being meant with universal condemnation from leftwing bloggers, environmentalists and special interest groups.

But Texas libertarians and conservatives are cheering Gov. Perry and AG Abbott.

“Hats off to Governor Perry, Attorney General Abbott and Commissioner Staples for taking this step – they are protecting citizens by challenging this rogue agency’s actions which do not fall within the EPA’s jurisdiction,” said AFP State Director Peggy Venable . “This is regulation without representation and represents an end-run around Congress.”