How difficult will it be for Texas to transition from a state in the union to an independent nation?
Independence is not a single act embodied in a referendum. Independence is a state of being. The referendum is the first step in the process, an expression of political will that kicks off the process of becoming independent. It is, however, an important step. Such an expression of political will must be respected. It demands…
Do we have to vote on a President before we TEXIT?
No. Texas already has its own government, and it will continue to be our government until the Texas Constitution is amended. After TEXIT, an independent Texas will absolutely have a president and a congress and supreme court, among other offices and agencies that are common to all independent, self-governing nations. Texas independence will give the…
Is TEXIT unconstitutional?
There is no prohibition in the United States Constitution that forbids any state from exiting the union. The Constitution of the United States actually defines the specific acts States are forbidden from committing in Article 1, Section 10. Nowhere in the remainder of the Constitution is the issue of a State leaving the Union explicitly…
What will the requirements be for citizenship?
This is more so a question for the Texas Legislature following a referendum vote. However, the requirements will likely mirror many of the requirements to be a citizen of any other self-governing independent nation. Of course, Texans who are already legally living within the state when it becomes independent will automatically gain Texas citizenship.
Does Texas need to draft a new constitution before we TEXIT?
There is a misconception that there can be no Texit without first having drafted and ratified a new constitution for an independent Republic of Texas. Given the unwieldy size of the current Texas Constitution, there might be some merit to revisiting it. However, the assertion that no Texit can take place without it is completely…
Can the Texas Legislature call a referendum on Texas independence?
There has been some discussion over the issue of whether or not the Texas Legislature has the legal authority to call for a referendum on Texas leaving the Union. It is a worthwhile discussion and signals some progress in the debate over the issue of Texas independence. The short answer is ‘absolutely’. Whether or not…
What could replace Social Security in an independent Texas?
Although those currently receiving Social Security payments would continue to do so in an independent Texas, the question becomes one of what a replacement system could look like in an independent Texas. Fortunately, Texas is already leading the way with concrete examples of what a Social Security replacement could look like. Three counties in Texas…
Will farmers and ranchers continue to enjoy agricultural tax exemptions after TEXIT?
Agricultural exemptions that currently exist under state law will continue to be law unless they are changed by legislative action. Any federal agricultural exemptions will likely be adopted by the legislative branch of the Texas government.
Didn’t the Supreme Court declare secession unconstitutional?
The entire legal argument for the unconstitutionality of States leaving the Union rests on the Supreme Court’s decision in the 1869 case of Texas v. White. However, when it comes to Texas v. White, more and more academics are adopting the stance of historian Dr. Brion McClanahan. When asked that very question at an academic…
What if my spouse isn’t a natural-born Texan?
While laws regarding this topic within Texas are not yet in place, the law will likely match the US laws on the topic. Those being that a US citizen cannot lose their citizenship simply for living in another country. Spouses make matters a little more tricky. While there is no question that a Texan citizen…