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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…

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…

Will the economy in an independent Texas be better?

On average, Texas ranks as having the 10th largest economy in the world. There is no doubt that an independent Texas will do better. To quote the conservative firebrand and Texit advocate, Claver Kamau-Imani, “After Texit, we’re gonna be rich!” He’s not exaggerating. Texas already collectively possesses a fair amount of wealth as one of…

How will an independent Texas defend itself?

Texas has always shown a belief in a strong national defense, with a focus on threats to the safety and security of Texans at home. An independent Texas has little in the way of conventional national security concerns. The threat of a combined land, air, and sea invasion is next to non-existent. But threats do…

Will Texans need a passport to travel to the United States after TEXIT?

Negotiating travel between the United States and an independent Texas should be relatively easy since there is already an example of how the United States handles regular travel between itself and a contiguous foreign country. All we have to do is look south toward Mexico. Starting in 2014, the number of people legally crossing the…

How will TEXIT affect banks in Texas?

Banking institutions are already covered by a regulatory regime that makes for a smooth transition during Texit. Existing federal law already allows foreign banks to operate in the United States through a direct banking office or a nonbanking representative office. Foreign banks also run standard consumer retail banks with their deposits insured by the Federal…

Will Texas have its own currency?

When a nation-state first gains independence, in the absence of its own currency, it usually declares, unilaterally, the currency that is common to the region as its official currency. This is called an informal currency union. In the early days of independence, doing so provides for economic stability as consumers and businesses can continue to…

How will Texas handle natural disasters without FEMA?

Texans are no strangers to natural disasters. Any notion that Texas needs FEMA is misinformation at best and a blatant lie at worst. It is important to remember that FEMA does not do any actual immediate disaster relief. That is handled by the Texas Military Department as well as local and State law enforcement and…