Texas politicians warn Smithsonian it must not lobby to retain its space shuttle

The article discusses a dispute between Texas politicians and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum over the proposed relocation of a space shuttle. Texas politicians have warned the Smithsonian that it must not engage in any lobbying efforts to retain the shuttle, as they believe it should be displayed in Texas. The politicians have accused the Smithsonian of attempting to generate public resistance to the proposed provision, which would require the shuttle to be relocated. They have stated that the Smithsonian should remain neutral and not interfere with the decision-making process. The article suggests that the dispute is driven by a desire to have the space shuttle displayed in Texas, which the politicians believe would be more appropriate and beneficial for the state. However, the Smithsonian has not yet made any public statements regarding its stance on the matter. The article highlights the ongoing tensions between the Smithsonian and Texas politicians over the future location of the space shuttle, and the potential implications for the museum's ability to maintain its collection and influence public opinion.