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During the 2022 campaign, State Representative Bryan Slaton signed our "Texas First Pledge" which says:
"If it is within the powers of my office, I will file or co-author legislation to enable a vote on Texas reasserting its status as an independent nation in every term that I am elected until such a referendum is held."
The Texas Independence Referendum Act, a proposed bill that would give Texans a vote on TEXIT, has been on his desk for weeks and it still has not been filed.
We need you to call Representative Slaton's office NOW at (512) 463-0880 and ask him to honor his pledge by filing the TEXIT bill. He needs to know that you support having a vote.
Time is running out. The bill filing deadline is March 11th. CALL NOW! TELL REP. SLATON TO "FILE THE TEXIT BILL" (512) 463-0880 DOWNLOAD THE BILL
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
It is reasonable to concur where Conscience does not forbid a Compliance; for Conformity is at least a Civil Virtue. But we should only press it in Necessaries, the rest may prove a Snare and Temptation to break Society. But above all, it is a Weakness in Religion and Government, where it is carried to Things of an Indifferent Nature, since besides that it makes Way for Scruples, Liberty is always the Price of it....William Penn
Huge news – Representative Bryan Slaton has FILED the Texas Referendum Act in the Texas legislature.
He courageously has stepped up to the plate to call on his fellow legislators to bring TEXIT to a vote! This is a huge day for our movement and our cause, but the fight doesn’t stop here.
Now, it’s incumbent upon us to make sure legislators know: we want a vote on TEXIT!
Here’s how you can help ensure that your legislator votes YES on TEXIT:
This will be a huge year for our organization with your help. We will bring TEXIT to a vote and we will encourage legislators to support our cause. 66% of Texans support TEXIT and it is critical that their voices are heard.
Thank you for your support,
Daniel Miller
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
If Texas established a secure and stable currency we could save the American economy. We could be "Switzerland" to the rest of the country.
I believe we're already the only state in the union with our own bullion repository.
“A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.” Thomas Jefferson
Quote: Tinker wrote in post #6Good news indeed @Sanguine but I'm very cynical about it ever seeing the light of day in committee with this crew.
I know, Tinker, but it IS a bit of a possible bright spot.
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
Even if it gets no more than marginalized support it at least shows there is unrest and voices who need to be heeded.
I'm 100% in favor of the referendum. Exiting America and renouncing American citizenship is considerably less appealing, even considering the current sorry state of things.
It's also interesting to consider how easy it would be to throw a bone in the direction of many dissatisfied citizens. Leave Confederate statues up. Let Fort Hood be Fort Hood. Celebrate peaceful rowdiness as rugged individualism. Channel rebellion into inoculation against tyranny.
Recognize that whatever infested Southern ethos 150 years ago, the South is different in ways that matter and the same in ways that matter, too.
Is that really too much to ask?
In the meantime, TEXIT NOW (particularly if we get to secede from Austin, too)!
“A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks.” Thomas Jefferson
I'm 100% in favor of it, too, Amontillado. Let's do it.
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
Quote: Amontillado wrote in post #8Even if it gets no more than marginalized support it at least shows there is unrest and voices who need to be heeded.
I'm 100% in favor of the referendum. Exiting America and renouncing American citizenship is considerably less appealing, even considering the current sorry state of things.
It's also interesting to consider how easy it would be to throw a bone in the direction of many dissatisfied citizens. Leave Confederate statues up. Let Fort Hood be Fort Hood. Celebrate peaceful rowdiness as rugged individualism. Channel rebellion into inoculation against tyranny.
Recognize that whatever infested Southern ethos 150 years ago, the South is different in ways that matter and the same in ways that matter, too.
Is that really too much to ask?
In the meantime, TEXIT NOW (particularly if we get to secede from Austin, too)!
This is not about TEXIT, but the Threat of TEXIT.
The more serious we can be that we are considering withdrawal from the Union, the more nervous the establishment and DC becomes.
WE will not be alone. Half the other states will join Texas, and the DC house of cards comes tumbling down.
This is politics, pure and simple, and we need to get serious with the chips we play in order to return to our republic as intended, or go our own way as the agreement we made to enter the Unkion has been abrogated..
It is reasonable to concur where Conscience does not forbid a Compliance; for Conformity is at least a Civil Virtue. But we should only press it in Necessaries, the rest may prove a Snare and Temptation to break Society. But above all, it is a Weakness in Religion and Government, where it is carried to Things of an Indifferent Nature, since besides that it makes Way for Scruples, Liberty is always the Price of it....William Penn
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
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