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…
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…
Is TEXIT the same as overthrowing the government?
There is a federal statute in Title 18 of the U.S. Code that outlaws attempts to do that very thing. In its entirety, it reads: “Whoever knowingly or willfully advocates, abets, advises, or teaches the duty, necessity, desirability, or propriety of overthrowing or destroying the government of the United States or the government of any…
Is Texas too integrated with the United States to TEXIT?
It is true that Texas is highly integrated with the United States. However, these political and economic ties are not so tight or intricately interwoven that it would be impossible to untangle them. In many instances, it would not be necessary to untangle them at all. There is no part of the relationship between Texas…
Is supporting TEXIT treason?
The term treason has become an increasingly popular charge in this divisive political climate. While Texit advocates are the recipients of it at a higher than average rate, it has become far more common in federal partisan wrangling. Obama was accused of treason over the Iran nuclear deal and Trump has been accused of treason…
How will TEXIT give us better government in Texas?
We have our own issues of bad governance in Austin. However, most of what is happening in our Capitol has flourished because of our continued membership in the United States. Compliance Most Texans aren’t aware that the vast majority of legislative wrangling in Texas government takes place over issues that are not of our making….
How will TEXIT affect student loans?
An independent Texas would have no effect on existing student loans. Student loans are contracts between the lender (federal government) and borrower (student). These contracts will need to be fulfilled and will not be voided. However, the federal government has facilitated predatory lending practices aimed at college students. Texas has taken a strong stance against…
How will TEXIT affect Social Security recipients?
The Social Security issue is perhaps the thorniest and the most complex. If most Texans understood how the system currently worked, they would likely opt for open rebellion rather than an orderly Texit. Before looking at how Texas should handle this issue in the negotiation and transition phase, it is important to make an honest…
How will TEXIT affect open and concealed carry laws?
It won’t. Texas already has both open and concealed carry laws in place. These laws will not be affected as they were voted on and passed by the Texas State Legislature. An individual may currently carry openly (or concealed) if they first acquire a ‘License to Carry’ or LTC. There are restrictions on the kinds…
How will Texas protect the environment after Texit?
Texas already has one of the best environmental protection systems through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Unlike the federal government, Texas has been able to balance environmental protection and economic growth. There is no reason to believe that this would be any different after Texit.