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Texas Advances Towards Potential Secession from the United States

Proponents of Texas separating from the United States are anticipating a significant breakthrough. The Texas Republican Party’s executive committee is preparing for a vote this weekend to determine the propositions for the March 2024 Republican primary elections. One of the proposed questions for Republican voters is whether Texas should reclaim its status as an independent nation.

The Texas Nationalist Movement, an advocate for Texas’ independence, has informed the GOP that they have gathered sufficient signatures to mandate a vote on secession support.

The idea of a Texas secession has been a long-standing goal for some, even though the U.S. Constitution doesn’t provide for state secession. Texas initially left Mexico in 1836, existing as an independent entity for nine years before joining the U.S. It also seceded during the Civil War in 1861, only to rejoin in 1870.

The movement initiated a petition under the Texas Election Code, requiring 97,709 signatures to bypass traditional processes and directly place the secession question on the ballot.

However, even if the question is added to the ballot and receives support, it wouldn’t legally lead to Texas’ secession. It would still represent a significant milestone for those advocating secession, although critics regard this view as marginal and unlikely to succeed in a general election.

The proposition is intended to be advisory, giving Republican voters a chance to express their opinion on Texas’ independence. The movement argues that including the question doesn’t imply endorsement but supports the notion that all perspectives within the party merit consideration.

The effort for a secession vote also aligns with Texas experiencing a significant political shift. Cities and suburbs in Texas, historically strong Republican areas, have been leaning towards Democrats in recent elections. This shift has raised questions about the state’s political future and has coincided with increased internal conflicts within the Texas GOP as their dominance diminishes.