The theme of independence has recurred throughout the history of Texas, which was a republic from 1836–45. But the Civil War established that a state cannot secede.
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Texas secession was a key theme in Russian disinformation campaign during 2016 elections, report says
The Russian-based Internet Research Agency used two social media accounts in particular – “Heart of Texas” on Facebook and @rebeltexas on Instagram – to spread falsehoods and exert divisions during the 2016 elections, according to a new report.
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Texplainer: If Brexit Can Happen, Can Texit?
Hey, Texplainer: Britain voted to leave the European Union. Can Texas secede from the United States?
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The Texas Secession Debate is Getting Kind of Real
When Texas Republicans assemble for their state convention next month, it’s possible they will debate whether Texas should secede from the United States.
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Texas GOP Votes Down Controversial Secession Proposal
State GOP leaders, in a predictable but closely watched vote, have defeated a proposal to ask Texas voters whether they favor secession.
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Video: The Daily Show on Texas Secessionists
On last night’s episode of The Daily Show, correspondent Jessica Williams talked to handful of Texans, include a former Republican candidate for governor, who want to secede from the “oppressive” U.S.
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Bill Seeks Study on Effects of Cutting Federal Funds to State
State Rep. James White, R-Hillister, has filed legislation that would require the state to study the effects of cutting financial ties with the federal government. The bill is not intended as a call for secession, White said.
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White House Responds to Texas Secession Petition
The White House, responding to calls for secession from Texas and seven other states, has called for healthy debate, but to not let “that debate tear us apart.”
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Petitioners Renew Talk of Texas Secession
A petition calling for Texas to “peacefully” withdraw from the United States of America was filed on a White House website Friday. It already has enough signatures to warrant an official response.
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Falwell: Perry a “Strong Candidate on Social Issues”
Gov. Rick Perry will speak at Liberty University on Wednesday, and the Christian school’s president and chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., son of the school’s famous founder, predicts Perry will find a very receptive audience among its students.