Today, I filed HB 3596, which is commonly known as the “Texas Independence Referendum Act," or TEXIT

If passed, it will place a referendum on the ballot during the next general election, allowing the people of Texas to vote on whether or not the State https://t.co/WWnGUi4btL… https://t.co/KyfozJMRc4 pic.twitter.com/OJbrWySnWa

— Bryan Slaton (@BryanforHD2) March 6, 2023

Today, I filed HB 3596, which is commonly known as the "Texas Independence Referendum Act," or TEXIT

If passed, it will place a referendum on the ballot during the next general election, allowing the people of Texas to vote on whether or not the State should investigate the possibility of Texas independence, and present potential plans to the Legislature.

The Texas Constitution is clear that all political power resides in the people. After decades of continuous abuse of our rights and liberties by the federal government, it is time to let the people of Texas make their voices heard.

On this 187th anniversary of the fall of the Alamo I'm proud to file this bill to let the people of Texas vote on the future of our State. Texas was born out of a desire for liberty and self-governance, and that desire continues to burn in the hearts of all Texans.

Sign the Petition below:
https://bryanslaton.com/issues/texit_petition/

Representative @BryanforHD2 stood up for what's right - giving the people of Texas an opportunity to make their voices heard.

We owe him a debt of gratitude for that. pic.twitter.com/3uXMhUGj0X

— Texas Nationalist Movement (TEXIT) (@TexasNatMov) March 7, 2023

Any legislator who signs on to support this reckless, seditious and treasonous bill will not pass a single bill this session.

This isn’t a threat. It’s a promise. #txlege https://t.co/AjTiJjPCH5

— Jeff Leach (@leachfortexas) March 6, 2023

BREAKING: The TEXIT bill has been filed thanks to our friend @BryanforHD2.

The Texas Independence Referendum Act, HB 3596 will give Texans a vote on TEXIT!

Contact your legislators NOW to pass this critical bill! pic.twitter.com/n9EZ486jVV

— Texas Nationalist Movement (TEXIT) (@TexasNatMov) March 6, 2023

boognish_bear said:

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Any legislator who signs on to support this reckless, seditious and treasonous bill will not pass a single bill this session.

This isn’t a threat. It’s a promise. #txlege https://t.co/AjTiJjPCH5

— Jeff Leach (@leachfortexas) March 6, 2023

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Good for Leach

Such a waste of time.

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A quick reminder: Nullification, secession, and Texas independence were part of a plank in the 2022 Texas GOP platform. See page 6, #33 under “State Sovereignty.” https://t.co/P4EcvpdTzm pic.twitter.com/BkSyxqkq87

— Jon Taylor (@ProfJonTaylor) March 7, 2023

This **** ain't happenin'! California and New York need for us citizens of Texas along with some other Red States to pay for their bankrupt, failed policies.

Osodecentx said:

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boognish_bear said:

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Any legislator who signs on to support this reckless, seditious and treasonous bill will not pass a single bill this session.

This isn’t a threat. It’s a promise. #txlege https://t.co/AjTiJjPCH5

— Jeff Leach (@leachfortexas) March 6, 2023

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Good for Leach

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The bill has no chance of passing, but he gets on Twitter and publicly attacks a fellow Republican. Bad form.

He Hate Me said:

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Osodecentx said:

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boognish_bear said:

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Any legislator who signs on to support this reckless, seditious and treasonous bill will not pass a single bill this session.

This isn’t a threat. It’s a promise. #txlege https://t.co/AjTiJjPCH5

— Jeff Leach (@leachfortexas) March 6, 2023

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Good for Leach

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The bill has no chance of passing, but he gets on Twitter and publicly attacks a fellow Republican. Bad form.

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Just following Trump's lead when he attacks

Osodecentx said:

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He Hate Me said:

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Osodecentx said:

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boognish_bear said:

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Any legislator who signs on to support this reckless, seditious and treasonous bill will not pass a single bill this session.

This isn’t a threat. It’s a promise. #txlege https://t.co/AjTiJjPCH5

— Jeff Leach (@leachfortexas) March 6, 2023

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Good for Leach

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The bill has no chance of passing, but he gets on Twitter and publicly attacks a fellow Republican. Bad form.

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Just following Trump's lead when he attacks

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Amateur hour on the Twitter account.

SMH, I dont think anybody has thought that thru at all.. spend ten seconds and you would figure out its impossible to seperate without a collapse of the central govt.. thats not gonna happen.

4th and Inches said:

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SMH, I dont think anybody has thought that thru at all.. spend ten seconds and you would figure out its impossible to seperate without a collapse of the central govt.. thats not gonna happen.

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I don't think that is the actual endgame here. It's simply a ballot referendum to gauge voters' level of dissatisfaction with the current state of the federal machine and to send a message in a manner with a stronger basis than a sample poll. There's nothing in the language of the bill to suggest anything more impending than that, although there was clearly some expectation of hand-wringing as an additional objective.

4th and Inches said:

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SMH, I dont think anybody has thought that thru at all.. spend ten seconds and you would figure out its impossible to seperate without a collapse of the central govt.. thats not gonna happen.

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If D.C. can survive Granny Clampet and Buffalo Man's slow march in the Capitol, then our government can endure anything.

You gotta love the moxie. Plucky ol' Texas.

I think this is symbolic. If you are getting upset or excited about this, you're not being realistic.

boognish_bear said:

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Any legislator who signs on to support this reckless, seditious and treasonous bill will not pass a single bill this session.

This isn’t a threat. It’s a promise. #txlege https://t.co/AjTiJjPCH5

— Jeff Leach (@leachfortexas) March 6, 2023

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Baylor guy...huge goober

Of course secession by popular electoral will is not treason...never was and never will be.

But it is illuminating to see that people like Jeff in GOP leadership only really get their hair up in opposition (not against the cultural Left or against the increasingly autocratic Federal government) to the people when they start talking about their natural born rights and State sovereignty.

Really highlights what this party leadership really stands for.

Malbec said:

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4th and Inches said:

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SMH, I dont think anybody has thought that thru at all.. spend ten seconds and you would figure out its impossible to seperate without a collapse of the central govt.. thats not gonna happen.

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I don't think that is the actual endgame here. It's simply a ballot referendum to gauge voters' level of dissatisfaction with the current state of the federal machine and to send a message in a manner with a stronger basis than a sample poll. There's nothing in the language of the bill to suggest anything more impending than that, although there was clearly some expectation of hand-wringing as an additional objective.

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I'm afraid that will backfire. I don't see enough ardent dissatisfaction yet to make a good show in votes. Irritation? Yes. But also still a feeling that the system can be turned around.

For the record: I am opposed to the proposal for Texas to secede from the United States of America. I would, however, fully support the rights of any citizens of other states wishing to do so, most especially those in California, Illinois, and New York.

Redbrickbear said:

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boognish_bear said:

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Any legislator who signs on to support this reckless, seditious and treasonous bill will not pass a single bill this session.

This isn’t a threat. It’s a promise. #txlege https://t.co/AjTiJjPCH5

— Jeff Leach (@leachfortexas) March 6, 2023

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Baylor guy...huge goober

Of course secession by popular electoral will is not treason...never was and never will be.

But it is illuminating to see that people like Jeff in GOP leadership only really get their hair up in opposition (not against the cultural Left or against the increasingly autocratic Federal government) to the people when they start talking about their natural born rights and State sovereignty.

Really highlights what this party leadership really stands for.

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It really highlights what many of the GOP party apparatus has become in the last 10 years - basically full wing-nut.

OsoCoreyell said:

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Redbrickbear said:

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boognish_bear said:

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Any legislator who signs on to support this reckless, seditious and treasonous bill will not pass a single bill this session.

This isn’t a threat. It’s a promise. #txlege https://t.co/AjTiJjPCH5

— Jeff Leach (@leachfortexas) March 6, 2023

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Baylor guy...huge goober

Of course secession by popular electoral will is not treason...never was and never will be.

But it is illuminating to see that people like Jeff in GOP leadership only really get their hair up in opposition (not against the cultural Left or against the increasingly autocratic Federal government) to the people when they start talking about their natural born rights and State sovereignty.

Really highlights what this party leadership really stands for.

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It really highlights what many of the GOP party apparatus has become in the last 10 years - basically full wing-nut.

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The problem is the voters huh?

whiterock said:

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For the record: I am opposed to the proposal for Texas to secede from the United States of America. I would, however, fully support the rights of any citizens of other states wishing to do so, most especially those in California, Illinois, and New York.

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Wasn't this in the Texas GOP platform in the last year or 2?

Osodecentx said:

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whiterock said:

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For the record: I am opposed to the proposal for Texas to secede from the United States of America. I would, however, fully support the rights of any citizens of other states wishing to do so, most especially those in California, Illinois, and New York.

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Wasn't this in the Texas GOP platform in the last year or 2?

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Ifitaintitoughtabe!

I am for it but i know its a pipe dream. I lost two great great uncles last time we tried.

whiterock said:

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For the record: I am opposed to the proposal for Texas to secede from the United States of America. I would, however, fully support the rights of any citizens of other states wishing to do so, most especially those in California, Illinois, and New York.

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I'd rather not lose 3 of the top 5 GDP producing states in the union to prove a political point.

Limited IQ Redneck in PU said:

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I am for it but i know its a pipe dream. I lost two great great uncles last time we tried.

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"If you will it, it is no dream" Theodor Herzl on the creation of the Jewish State



p.s.

entire quote: "If you will it, it is no dream; and if you don't, a dream it is and a dream it will stay." - Theodor Herzl

Wangchung said:

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Osodecentx said:

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whiterock said:

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For the record: I am opposed to the proposal for Texas to secede from the United States of America. I would, however, fully support the rights of any citizens of other states wishing to do so, most especially those in California, Illinois, and New York.

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Wasn't this in the Texas GOP platform in the last year or 2?

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Ifitaintitoughtabe!

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Goforit

Redbrickbear said:

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OsoCoreyell said:

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Redbrickbear said:

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boognish_bear said:

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Any legislator who signs on to support this reckless, seditious and treasonous bill will not pass a single bill this session.

This isn’t a threat. It’s a promise. #txlege https://t.co/AjTiJjPCH5

— Jeff Leach (@leachfortexas) March 6, 2023

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Baylor guy...huge goober

Of course secession by popular electoral will is not treason...never was and never will be.

But it is illuminating to see that people like Jeff in GOP leadership only really get their hair up in opposition (not against the cultural Left or against the increasingly autocratic Federal government) to the people when they start talking about their natural born rights and State sovereignty.

Really highlights what this party leadership really stands for.

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It really highlights what many of the GOP party apparatus has become in the last 10 years - basically full wing-nut.

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The problem is the voters huh?

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No. The problem is that the people that vote for state party leadership are too small and too sufficiently unlike the general voting public to win consistently. So you end up doing things like giving away the US Senate in states like Georgia. The real problem is open primaries. Democrats have fully embraced the strategy of crossing party lines to make sure the wingnuts get the GOP nomination. Then we get 2022.

Wangchung said:

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Such a waste of time.

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yep

Osodecentx said:

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Wangchung said:

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Osodecentx said:

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whiterock said:

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For the record: I am opposed to the proposal for Texas to secede from the United States of America. I would, however, fully support the rights of any citizens of other states wishing to do so, most especially those in California, Illinois, and New York.

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Wasn't this in the Texas GOP platform in the last year or 2?

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Ifitaintitoughtabe!

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Goforit

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I'm not sure how we can make New York, Illinois or California leave the union but if you'll just point us in the right direction...

how freaking dumb and a massive waste of time for politicians on our nickel. eff off dude. Do something productive.

J.R. said:

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how freaking dumb and a massive waste of time for politicians on our nickel. eff off dude. Do something productive.

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No! We do not want politicians doing something productive. The less they do, the better off we are.

4th and Inches said:

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SMH, I dont think anybody has thought that thru at all.. spend ten seconds and you would figure out its impossible to seperate without a collapse of the central govt.. thats not gonna happen.

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You say " collapse of the central government" as if that was a bad thing. I believe we are very much at a point where collapse would be preferable to a further leftward move.

curtpenn said:

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4th and Inches said:

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SMH, I dont think anybody has thought that thru at all.. spend ten seconds and you would figure out its impossible to seperate without a collapse of the central govt.. thats not gonna happen.

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You say " collapse of the central government" as if that was a bad thing. I believe we are very much at a point where collapse would be preferable to a further leftward move.

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ok.. we are nowhere near collapse of the central govt. This isnt the fall of the USSR type situation.

While a very small minority is upset, the large majority isnt.