How much support is there for TEXIT?
In 2009, Research 2000 conducted a poll of Texans and asked them this question: “Do you think Texas would be better off as an independent nation or as part of the United States of America?” The results were trumpeted to the media and parroted by numerous media outlets. “Only 35% of the 600 Texans surveyed…
How do we start the TEXIT process?
The entire issue will literally come down to a question, two choices, and the decision made by the people of Texas. In reality, it’s not the vote that’s exciting; instead, it’s what comes before and after the vote. There is one fundamental and immutable truth about the Texit process. Where there is a legal path…
How do we get a vote on TEXIT?
There is no existing statutory framework in Texas law specifically for conducting an independence referendum. There doesn’t have to be. All the pieces are currently there. They just have to be assembled in the one place where it matters―the Texas Legislature. This comes in the form of a standard bill. It’s important to note that…
How do we avoid losing our independence vote like Scotland did in 2014?
Leading up to the passage of the referendum bill and through to the actual vote, the debate will be vigorous. However, until there is a vote, there will be no honest debate on the issue of Texit. To quote Weston Martinez, “You have to have the vote to have the conversation.” Ultimately, the success or…
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…
Do we have legislation ready to file for a TEXIT vote?
Yes. Amazingly, the legislation required to initiate a Texit referendum is incredibly simple when contemplating the large impact it will have. The text of the legislation is below. The Texas Independence Referendum Act A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT to make provision for the holding of a referendum on whether Texas should reassert its…
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…
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…
Will I still retain my veterans’ benefits after TEXIT?
Veterans who live outside the United States remain entitled to the benefits and services earned through their military service. Most VA benefits are payable regardless of your place of residence or nationality. VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment and burial. Please click the link Veterans Administration for more detailed information.
How Can A Post-TEXIT Border Work With The United States?
Whether you are a supporter or a skeptic of TEXIT, there’s no doubt that you’re wondering how a border between independent Texas and the rest of the United States will work. Some say that it will be complicated and difficult to manage, while fewer say that it simply wouldn’t be feasible. However, if you want…