Texas Secession Movement Gains Momentum Ahead of 2024 Primary Ballot
The Texas secession movement has captured the attention of both Texans and the nation as the state’s political landscape becomes increasingly divided. Texans are set to take their long-simmering flirtation with secession to the next level, with a non-binding proposition expected to appear on the statewide GOP primary ballot in March 2024.
The mission is to secure and protect the political, cultural and economic independence of the nation of Texas and to restore and protect a constitutional Republic and the inherent rights of the people of Texas
The Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM) recently announced that it had successfully obtained the necessary number of signatures to compel the Republican Party of Texas to include the question on the primary ballot. The proposed question reads, “Should the State of Texas reassert its status as an independent nation?”
What is the Texas Nationalist Movement?
From their website: We are Texas Nationalists. TNM’s mission is to secure and protect the political, cultural and economic independence of the nation of Texas and to restore and protect a constitutional Republic and the inherent rights of the people of Texas.
The inclusion of this proposition on the ballot marks a significant milestone for the secession movement, as it bypasses the typical ballot proposition process. According to the Texas Election Code, voters can place a proposition on the ballot by collecting the signatures of 97,709 Texans who support its inclusion. TNM claims to have gathered more than 102,000 signatures, surpassing the required amount.
TNM President Daniel Miller clarified that including the proposition does not indicate a Texas GOP endorsement of secession. Instead, it serves as a means to address the concerns of Republican voters and shed light on their most pressing issues. The proposition aims to provide clarity on the sentiments of Texas Republicans regarding the state’s relationship with the United States.
The movement towards a statewide vote on secession has been a multi-year endeavor. While the secession question was initially added to a preliminary list in 2015 by the State Republican Executive Committee (SREC), it was later struck down. In 2016, a plank calling for a statewide referendum on secession was proposed at the Texas GOP convention, but it was ultimately rejected by the Permanent Platform Committee.
However, subsequent attempts to include secession-related planks in the Texas GOP platform proved successful.
Currently, the party’s platform includes two significant planks related to independence. Plank 33 asserts the state’s retention of the right to secede from the United States, while Plank 225 calls for a general election referendum to determine whether Texas should reassert its status as an independent nation.
The upcoming primary ballot proposition, though non-binding, is expected to generate intense discussions and debates among Texans.
While it holds no legal power, it carries symbolic weight and signifies the growing interest in the secession movement within the state.
Secessionists in other states are closely monitoring the Texas secession movement, considering it a potential catalyst that could accelerate similar movements elsewhere.
Texas boasts several advantages that could support its pursuit of independence. Historically, the state was an independent country from 1836 to 1845 after seceding from Mexico.
Economically, Texas is well-suited for independence, being the largest oil producer in the United States, accounting for a remarkable 42% of American production.
The state’s deep-water ports, abundant agriculture, and status as a major high-tech hub further contribute to its potential viability as an independent nation.
The implications of the Texas secession movement extend beyond the state’s boundaries. Supporters argue that if Texas were to successfully withdraw from the Union, other red states might feel compelled to follow suit.
This potential domino effect would force these states to choose between remaining in a Union dominated by blue states or aligning with Texas on its path to independence. Proponents of secession in other states perceive this choice as a means to avoid what they consider potential tyranny, perversion, and bankruptcy associated with what they perceive as incompetent Democrat rule.
As the Texas secession movement gains momentum, it sparks a nationwide conversation about the balance of power between states and the federal government. While the primary ballot proposition will not alter any laws, it highlights the significance of Republican voters’ concerns and their desire for self-governance.
The upcoming primary ballot in March 2024 will serve as a platform for Texans to express their views on the state’s relationship with the United States.
Regardless of one’s stance on secession, the Texas secession movement symbolizes the power of the public’s voice, the importance of meaningful dialogue, and the potential for shaping the future of the Lone Star State.
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