New Texas bill would let voters decide on seceding | Morning in America
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- The Lone Star State is attempting to stand alone. A new bill called the "Texas Independence Referendum Act" is being introduced this week. It would allow voters to decide if they want Texas government officials to spend the time and resources to see if secession is worth it.
Texas state Rep. Bryan Slaton explains why some want a "Texit" on "Morning in America."
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😂 This will be glorious!
If it happens, we'll be able to finish the wall.
@MrGriff305 How do you know? Someone might.
@MrGriff305 And you know this how? Look, there's one thing I'd like for you to do: Look up Texas History! Then, maybe, you might understand, unless your too much of a smart ass and dumb ass to try to understand.
@MrGriff305 I'm sorry.😥 You seemed to forgotten one year: 1836.
@@matthewjahnke6956, will we be able to afford to finish the wall, without federal tax money?
Texas was actually it's own country before it became a state, unlike other areas which were territories.
Yes, it was Mexico.
@@PalBatey Texas kick Mexico's ass!
@@respectamerica2382 Honestly, its a shame, Texas would crumble without the Fed. I would love to see the PTB making this decision eat crow. Now if it did happen, and I was president if they were successful, is invade and take it back and then treat it like Puerto Rico has been treated as a territory under the USA.
@@resetXform Exactly, Texas is better off staying in the Union. So she could continue to piss the Liberals in Congress off!
@@PalBatey No, Texas was an independent nation for almost 10 years.
I’m Texas resident, and I will vote yes, for secession
The Mexican cartel gonna take over
Me too
It's illegal for a state to secede. If this bill passes then the US army will reclaim Texas and turn it into a territory, stripping it of all representation in Congress for the foreseeable future.
Ditto.
Who's the dumb idiot calling for Texas to leave the Union? There's no need to for that. All Texas has to do is nullify (refuse to obey) ALL laws passed by the felons in Congress that they never had the authority to pass, in the first place. That's it. Let's start with ALL gun control acts of Congress. THAT'S how you do it. If Texas left the Union, not only would it have to worry about getting attack by other countries, it would have to worry about getting attacked by the United States. Logic anyone? I was born and raised in Texas. I'm also currently a citizen of Texas. If Texas was ever stupid enough to secede, I would join with the United States to fight the stupid idiots in Texas. There are millions of Texans who are with me.
The sooner the better. I'd love to live in a country I'm proud of.
It's illegal for a state to secede. If this bill passes then the US army will reclaim Texas and turn it into a territory, stripping it of all representation in Congress for the foreseeable future.
Clown 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@PanaMaJwaaRd aren’t you adorable insulting someone from the safety of your keyboard. Bless your heart, clown.
The U.S. should pay them to carry their sorry asses! Pay them alimony.
Damn straight!
TEXIT!!!! It is feasible!!!
And possible.
And ILLEGAL
@@kingMT514 Yep.
Time to do this. I'm a Texan, and think we should
Good luck 😂. If Texas were to choose to secede, you guys would be a developing country.
@@salsa564 No, use the correct terminology...Texas would become a "third world shithole". It's already the biggest welfare state in the country as it gets more money from the federal government than it pays to the federal government.
I'm not a Texan, though I've lived there. I also think you should!
@@salsa564 with tons of ready resources that we are currently not allowed to utilize
The federal government should close Fort Hood and take all of the jobs with it!
I'll vote in a heartbeat God bless Texas
Thank you
Bye. Good riddance. You wouldn’t last a year without Federal aid.
Freeloaders.
El Paso, Texas here.. I will vote YES too..
I hope we fucking leave I would actually like to be able afford a house with a middle class job.
same here im 19 and can barely even apply for a decent job let alone afford a car or rent
MTG would make a great president for that nation.
It’s a shame she’s not from the state
Ewww fuck no
Yes, please 👏👏Lets go!
El Paso, Texas here.. The sooner so much the better.. Yes, lets go..
As a Texan, I am not wholly opposed to secession but I would prefer we just assert our sovereignty as a republic within our federal republic. Every State is supposed to be a sovereign republic with the federal government only involved with its delegated powers of commerce and defense.
The 1868 case saying secession is illegal is itself unconstitutional. There is nothing more fundamentally American than the right to self-government via State secession .
Just as we told England in the Declaration of Independence.
Respectable view LandscapeDalls. However the issue with this is that reform in the United States system is impossible, all bridges to reforming the United States have been blocked.
The only feasible way forward for change for the Texan people is simply secession and to fully restore the Republic of Texas as a independent Nation state.
The SCOTUS opinion is irrelevant, because SCOTUS holds jurisdiction only within these United States.
@@thedoctorairsoft6813 100% agreed
@@frankword9889 Thanks Frank, Have you join the T.N.M yet?
@@thedoctorairsoft6813 I have
Good job Texas... We are with you...
Thank you..
Good start. Then, march the Democrats to the state line.
We need to show freedom to breakaway
You ain’t got the freedom to break away
@@impulseelectrobrine1259yes we actually do lol
You really want a round 2 traitor?
That would be great bye bye Texas good luck out there
Yes let’s get away from this corrupt country
Trust us we want you gone as much as you but there ain’t gonna be escaping
@RossoTX the last time the south had total self governing they were mainly focused on oppressing blacks. Besides secession means 1 fighting the US 2 fighting Mexico 3 fighting both and getting split down the middle
@@impulseelectrobrine1259 None of that is true. Mexico would not touch Texas as Texas has its own military much larger than the Mexican military, an armed populous willing to defend itself and the plans to close the boarder entirely. Succession does not mean racism either kid. We want to succede because the government is taking away rights every single day.
@RossoTX I think you’re never gonna be allowed to secede again
@RossoTX hah like that’s ever gonna happen
I do understand that we are indeed different from other states and I ponder the thought of a country of our own. The problem is not seceding from the United States of America the problem is people are to ignorant and uneducated of the unadulterated truth about our rights. I myself will throw my hat into the ring for my state and do my best to make Texas a country again.
Hell yeah!!! Push it through now!!!!
Hell Yeah, You got that right.. The sooner so much the better..
It's going to happen regardless.
I hope to God not. I don't want to live in a Third World Country with very little funding.
@@DanielCordova-wm5bi Then get the hell out of the states and come to Texas.
@@DanielCordova-wm5bi Is it that hard to do research? The Texas economy itself is one of the largest economies in the world. Texas and California are in the top 10, if they were their own countries. These 2 states alone are the reason why the US is such a powerful country. The Texas seccession isnt completely leaving either. We would still be a part of NATO and trade between us and the US. The only difference is that we would be a self governing body, which is what we want.
I hope.
You don't need a bill to study those questions.
The bill will be on the ballot next November in 2024
Study? No Pass it? Yes.
There is NO way to secede. Not legally anyhow aside from convincing the SC to allow it, which it won't.
I would love an independent Texas because it will allow Texans to get what they want. If Texas becomes a republic with states within it, the liberal parts of the state will more easily get what they want and the conservative parts of the state will more easily get what they want, simultaneously.
And, we could build the wall, without federal permission. We could do that on our own.
@@matthewjahnke6956 ...Except you won't have the money to do that
@@matthewjahnke6956good luck building a wall. Texas can’t keep the lights on during sweeping deep freeze.
That's pretty stupid reasoning. What will happen is an exodus of Texas' best and brightest, plus all the companies that the locals rely on.
I have a question. When Hispanics make up the clear majority, if they press for unity with Mexico 🇲🇽 what will the Anglo minority do?
The White House approved $14 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding last year with 328 specific projects outlined for the money. And since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed, Texas is set to earn a little more than $12 billion for its transportation needs, to be invested in its roads, bridges, public transit and airports. A total of $529 million is also set aside to help Texas with clean water.@@top10cars2
GOD BLESS TEXAS🤘💪🇸🇴🇵🇱#TEXIT LET'S DO THIS, INDEPENDENCE IS THE ONLY WAY
Ok “pappa Mexican”
Texas does not benefit from secession lol
HECK YEAH!!!
@@Mavenger1845 We beat santa Anna. Nice.
You'd be a Mexican state within minutes
Iowa Supports Texas
As a Texan, I have mixed feelings. The word united and the word state in the United States of America implies that the states are supposed to be united. I’m extremely patriotic but what I see from other states that have tent cities everywhere, they make drugs, legal, they don’t want Police to prevent crime, they won’t persecute any criminals, and they won’t protect Texas from the invasion coming through Mexico illegally. we have our huge military base and Air Force bases, we have private contract bases that produce fighter planes and attack helicopters, we have NASA, we have fertile planes to grow crops and have cattle graze, and we have seaport so we can have seafood. There is nothing that Texas cannot do for ourselves. Right now we are fending off our own illegal alien invasion. So I’m watching the rest of the United States go down the tubes, so sadly, I would rather succeeded, then have the type of cities that are in Portland, California, Seattle, and many other Democrat states. I think it’s getting pretty close for all of us to say you’re not gonna mess with Texas we can take care of ourselves.
Make it happen please..
You got that right
Mummmm? Why would anyone want to leave a Union that didn't benefit a State?
For us it was Brexit.
Whatever you choose Freedom and Sovereignty of State must be paramount in your decision making. Whatever the cost.
Good Luck.
TEXIT WAVE THE FLAG!!!!!
I hope nobody is taking federal funds.
Federal fund is funded by all states of the UNION. States will not be funding the federal anymore but keep their wealth for themselves. TEXAS IS GIVING MORE TO THE FUND.
Then there's the thorny problem of billions in federal dollars: "The White House approved $14 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding last year with 328 specific projects outlined for the money. And since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed, Texas is set to earn a little more than $12 billion for its transportation needs, to be invested in its roads, bridges, public transit and airports. A total of $529 million is also set aside to help Texas with clean water." Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid would almost certainly go away. Let's also not forget that our beautiful system of highways and farm to market roads were completely funded by the federal government. Texas would be left to deal with the border crisis by itself with no federal aid or funding.
Were Texas to actually succeed at this it would almost certainly trigger a civil war with the US. Against the largest standing army in the history of man. Secession is a pipe dream and conservatives rattle this cage every 10 or 20 years here. Just know that Texans most certainly are NOT lockstep with this notion. It could in actuality trigger a civil war within the state. It's one thing to resent and resist federal control but quite another to cut your state off from it completely. We have tons of oil, but no ability to feed our huge population. We are completely tied to other states and the federal government to be able to do this.
I WANT to Move THERE!!
Come on with it. We need able bodied
Please be conservative.
If you want to go against America go for it. But be careful what you wish for
Come on! Do it!
@@justrelax9501 Yes, we wouldn't want you to abandon billions of dollars worth of military equipment here too just like in Afghanistan.
I am ready for the day Texas leaves.
Texas resident here. We have alot of stereotypes about us.. we need to succeed, get out and vote ! We can do this ! TEXAS STRONG !! ❤
I vote for succession!
Me too. Wait until November. If it has an option, I'll vote yes.
El Paso, Texas here.. Me too I will vote YES..
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At least, they're for Texas.
Texas was a country once. Texas is a Republic, with its own constitution. We need our Country back, let’s do it again, the right way!!!
Yes Texas was a country once upon a time.
It was called New Spain (before it was named Mexico).
You understand that there would be a wall built north of you and not south of you if that happens.
Every state has a constitution, dolt.
@@user-wk8re2ds8c thanks for what I already knew. Never said they were, but I will say that California was, but this isn't why they have a constitution.
Also, Texas' most recent constitution was ratified after being an independent nation, a US state, a confederate state, and then back to being a US state.
I hope that's enough for both of you to understand that having a constitution and being an independent republic have nothing to do with each other.
@@user-wk8re2ds8c wrong
I’d say let’s leave, I’m not happy with what the federal government is doing. I support this bill
Bravo Mike, You should also join the T.N.M, we could use good folk like you
@@thedoctorairsoft6813 i spoke with a girl from texas and shes also fond off it. just to ask why do you guys want it ? honest question
@@123skillax Good question.
Before I answer something that must be known about the pholosphy is that its not a right or left issue it is a Texan one, I have met people of all different political views who support Texan Independence with folks right to left so there does not exist just a single view on Texan Independence however I will tell you my views.
I support Texan Independence for many reasons one of them being that in this western world there is a lack of true diversity, Diversity of philosophy thought and culture too much is being made into the same, Same way of speaking same food same worldview no differences can be allowed by those in power, however many movements across the west seek to reverse these awful changes and to restore not only their political rights but their cultural values they want to enjoy and pass down to their children and grandchildren.
Texan Nationalism does not promise a utopia we do not claim to be the fix to all problems however the Texan people having control of their own political destiny we ourselves can seek our own comfort in our own system under our own flag and laws so we may enjoy our culture and what it means to be a human to the fullest extent, the United States as a whole is a system that is counter to its own foundation the U.S was supposed to be a family of Nations not a single culture with no differences.
@@thedoctorairsoft6813 understandable . thank you for your explanation and acc shocked me a little.biy expected totally different. hopefully you guys get it peacefully ! i mean at the end everyone has a right to exist as a state amd the USA hopefully understands that !, thank you once again for the lovely explanation
@@123skillax As odd as it sounds thank you for actually trying to figure out things and wanting to hear what I had to say, I can't tell you how many times I as a Texan Nationalist have been given death threats or hate comments from folks.
If you want I can add you on Discord and I can answer any questions you have I enjoy someone who is actually capable of calm adult conversation
I’d actually support this.
Yea so The Mexican cartel gonna take over
I already do. I'll just wait until November.
@@madeinheaven19yearsago You mean like already under the failed U.S protection of the border?
@@madeinheaven19yearsago I dont know why yall keep bringing that up. Mexico would be destroyed if they tried to go to war to take Texas back. The cartel? That would also be on sight. The only reason why they are being treated so "nicely" is because the Biden administration wants to open the boarders completely to allow anybody to roam free in the country.
Watching the prelude of second American Civil war.
Well, you can go home. This bill hasn't a prayer of success. Unilateral secession is illegal.
Amen, Isupport Texit. I would move there.
DID HE SAY "WRONG ON SLAVERY"?
I was thinking the same thing. That comment sounded a little like foreshadowing.
Texas was their own country before they became part of the Union. They were successful as independent nation then and can be successful again. If they want to sucede then they should be allowed to do so!!!!!
Yes do it
And I want to take Louisiana with us love those people
Only if they agree with it.
I think Louisiana will want to join without us even asking. We can name the country TexLa or Lexas. =D
Can they fix Baton Rouge Eastbound traffic, first? That bridge is hell.
They will be joining. Texan here.
@@randgrithr7387 we have our own problems currently like I95... 😂
The United States is broken, and many of us Texans believe it can’t be fixed. Withdrawing from the Union is the best solution.
Many of these Rinos will not go for it.
Probably not. Who the hell cares? Look, where are the drugs coming from? Mexico. Where are the guns? Mexico, hookers? I'm not sure about that one. However, Texas WON it's independence in 1836. And, it could happen in 2024.
Probably not. But, we are going to.
We don’t need to look into it. We need to get it done.
Right now. Why can't history repeat itself? I think it can. We all know from 1836-1860, Texas was part of the Union. Then, we joined the Confederacy.
@@matthewjahnke6956 what do you think happened in 1865?
@@N.cataria I know. The Confederates (Lee) surrendered.
@@matthewjahnke6956 We won't have to worry about that this time, the only thing we'll have to worry about is where to put all the military equipment they'll abandon here like they did in Afghanistan.
I’m seriously thinking of moving to Texas. Government forgot who they represent
Hope they do so others will follow and we can divide the country up.
The Cartels: "It's free real estate."
Yeah and the first thing that would happen is the US government would cause civil unrest by organizing coups , while simultaneously choking us out economically until we come crawling back into the fold. And that’s if Mexico doesn’t attempt to reclaim Texas in our weakened state first. As a born Texan, secession is a foolish idea.
“They were wrong about slavery” that’s freaking wild
I guess they can kiss their social security goodbye.
And, what happens to those of us in Texas who want to remain American. Would we be given a certain amount of time to relocate out of Texas or will we be considered foreigners in our own country. I think this is a waste of money as it will never really happen. There are too many logistics.. and look how well Brexit worked 😄
@@cdevries9767 I voted for Brexit as I was tired of all the foreigners forgetting that our recruitment agency depended on those very specialised engineers we placed came from the EU. Long story I'm 54 and looking for a new job for the first time in 17 years.
So you rather be a slave to the US Democrats over social security??. im sure texas will figure that part out
All American expatriates living in foreign countries are collecting social security. Thanks for sending the SS check.
Yeah I can claim it at what 80? Nah you can keep it.
Hope Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi or all southern states
Bring Dixie back! Now.
That happened in 1861
@@matthewjahnke6956 crush Dixie and don’t let them get back up this time!
Add AZ, too.
That move would likely jeopardize Texas any chances of independence so stay in your own lane
COUNT ME IN!!!!!
Add Kansas and Oklahoma to the mix!
That would look abhorrent on a map
@@OppoRancisis
You've convinced me to rescind my support for TEXIT. The USA just wouldn't _look_ nice on a map without Texas. Clearly that is the biggest issue here.
Louisiana and Arkansas will be joining. For that matter, so will Mississippi and Alabama....Here comes Florida and Arizona, too.
OK, come on.
I think the time is right now for Texas for Texas independent now
Amen! Let the people's voice be heard and respected.
It's illegal for a state to secede. If this bill passes then the US army will reclaim Texas and turn it into a territory, stripping it of all representation in Congress for the foreseeable future.
It doesn't matter what we decide, we already voted on the casino situation 3 or 4 times and now here we are again with ads here on screwtube saying let the voters decide on casinos, so what makes us think this issue will be handled any different.
i hope they become a new country, they deserve it
Sounds like the north and south again once one state than others well follow just like the north and south back 1860s
O it will demorat are currently trying to takeover South Carolinas government they recently relocated the demorat dnc convention there
Wait! Wait! I need to buy some land in Texas!
Do you know how quickly the federal government would move to sabatoge Texas if it became independent?
I know.
As a lifetime resident of Texas if they do succeed I'm out of here don't want to be in a state full of quiters and losers .
got to much family in other states for a bunch of spinelessness to keep me away succeeding is the cowards way out
If this could take place it would be nice...I moving to country of Texas
Please leave the union! More resources for the rest of our country (America)
This is a colossal waste of Texas taxpayer dollars. Unilateral secession is illegal, so this bill is at a dead end before it's voted on. A few zealots are playing the state's citizenry for saps. They have the leaders that they deserve.
It moves Turkeye down on the ranks in the G summit and leave Texas holding more leverage in the G Summits.
You're getting the Idea.
The only turkey I'd like to see are 2 types: 1 The Macy's parade and 2: On people's plates.
Texas is getting stronger even stronger than Russia wow
CPC should support Texas..
Off you go, then.
Good grief
I hope they do, god speed to em
Put a wall around Texas and give it back to Mexico.
Delusional
Yes. thinking the U.S is perfect is quite Delusional.
I will vote yes
Adios y’all and take the rest of the South with you.
SO INTERESTING, KEEP ME POSTED ON EVENTS.
1 year later and I still want it.
Will the US support freedom in this case?
Has Biden aided us with this? No. Will he help us? No.
Hell yea
i dont blame em,hook em horns
TEXIT!!!
We are definitely leaving, DC is a long ways away and we don't agree on anything. I wonder what other States want to go with us ?
Wouldn't it be better if other states brake off and do their own thing
@@michaelsimmons9052 OK
I'm not sure.
I say let it happen, I would like to see how all the Texas the nation will pay its subsidies and not to mention what kind of gas prices will they actually manage to have once all said and done...not to mention all those over paid politicians will manage without government federal funds. Lastly, everyone on Medicare and medicaid will have to move out of texas or go without...
I say yes
OK. You're right. I don't know how, but we have to get it somehow. I don't know how either.
Don’t mess with texas
Would be very expensive removing all military bases and equipment. Oil equipment
That would be best.
We have H-E-B we’ll be a ok XD
Other states might join in on succeeding from the United States. I truly would support this action because of the current government we have is so corrupt
As if a new one would be any better
Does washington even have 3 righteous voices left in its influence. Maybe 2
Isnt this the 2nd or 3rd time texas has tried this?
If you guys leave I’ll come and join ya, god bless the south
*Republic of Texas
Sorry, but we don't have plans on restoring the C.S.A, only the R.O.T
@@thedoctorairsoft6813yea. The move like that would jeopardize the whole independence
Exactly we can't sell ourselves to neo confederates @@anthonyregino3616
You need a bill to let voters decide?
We want all our land back too. Plus the US owes my my ss and mc which I paid for. We would get a lot more for our oil and other resources.
Isn’t this treacherous?
i
need more info
on this before
deciding
Florida too
I didn't even think about Florida. Thanks for reminding me.
Yes we need to secede because the US government is failing Texas.
I suggest deport anybody that say succesion from the usa no true american if you belive that.
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The ONLY surprise sb why anyone wouldn't be to do it. Bigger is more vulnerable.
@stephanieellison7834 Wsahington DC is more like Canada with the California government being England, since they like to take inspiration from the dictator that is Gavin Newsom 😂
Remember the Alamo!!??