Today, State Representative Kyle Biedermann’s legislation that would give the people of Texas a chance to vote on Texas becoming an independent, self-governing nation became official.
The “Texas Independence Referendum Act” would give Texans an opportunity to head to the polls in November of 2021 and start the process of reasserting our status as an independent nation. If the people vote in favor, the bill provides for the establishment of a committee to begin working on a transitional plan which would address all of the issues related to decoupling from the federal government.
This bill is simply to put the question to the people of Texas. Even if legislators don’t personally support TEXIT, at a minimum they should support your right to publicly debate and vote on the issue. Your representatives either believe that you are smart and responsible enough to make this decision or they believe that they know what’s best for you regardless of what you think. There is no middle ground.
We need you to call your State Representative and let them know that you are a constituent and you expect them to sign on to HB 1359 as a co-author. Let them know that this will be a voting issue for you in the 2022 election.
If you don’t know your State Representative you can map your legislative district at this link.
“We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent people.” ― George Orwell
On Tuesday, State Rep. Kyle Biedermann (R–Fredericksburg) filed House Bill 1359, the Texas Independence Referendum Act. This bill would allow Texans to discuss, debate, and vote on Texas independence.
“This act simply lets Texans vote. This decision is too big to be monopolized solely by the power brokers in our Capitol,” said Biedermann. “We need to let Texans’ voices be heard! Voters of all political persuasions in Texas can agree on one thing: Washington D.C. is and has been broken.”
Biedermann went on to say that the federal government continues to fail working-class families, seniors, taxpayers, veterans, and small-business owners and has eroded individual liberties for decades.
“It is now time that the people of Texas are allowed the right to decide their own future. This is not a left or right political issue. Let Texans vote!”
Additionally, Biedermann cited Article 1, Section 2 of the Texas Constitution:
Quote All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit. The faith of the people of Texas stands pledged to the preservation of a republican form of government, and, subject to this limitation only, they have at all times the inalienable right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think expedient.
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“We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent people.” ― George Orwell
Read the complete record of House Bill 1359, the Texas Independence Referendum Act, at this link.
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Quote Introduced Relating to proposing a referendum to the people of the State of Texas on the question of whether this state should leave the United States of America and establish an independent republic.
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to proposing a referendum to the people of the State of Texas on the question of whether this state should leave the United States of America and establish an independent republic.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. (a) At the general election to be held November 2, 2021, the voters shall be permitted to vote in a referendum on the question of whether this state should leave the United States of America and establish an independent republic.
(b) Notice of the election shall be given by inclusion of the proposition in the proclamation by the governor ordering an election on any proposed constitutional amendment to the state constitution and in the notice of that election given by each county judge, or, if no constitutional amendment is proposed, the governor shall order and each county judge shall give notice for an election proposing the referendum required by this section.
(c) The proposition shall be printed on the ballot above any proposed constitutional amendment under the heading: "Referendum Proposition."
(d) The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "Should the legislature of the State of Texas submit a plan for leaving the United States of America and establishing an independent republic?"
(e) Returns of the votes cast on the proposition shall be prepared and canvassed in the same manner as the returns on a proposed constitutional amendment.
(f) Immediately after the results of the election are certified by the governor, the secretary of state shall transmit a copy of the certification to the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each member of the legislature.
(g) The referendum proposed under this section is nonbinding on any decision of the legislature following the submission of the report required by Section 2(h) of this Act.
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“We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent people.” ― George Orwell
I just put my state rep (Ernest Bailes) and state senator (Charles Schwertner) on notice that failure to support both HB1215 and HB1359 would be unacceptable and letting them know that I WILL be watching.
OK. There it is in black and white and with an official bill number. As promised by secessionist Rep. Kyle Biedermann, R-Fredericksburg, House Bill 1359, the first step toward reincarnation of Texas as an independent country among the nations, was tossed into the legislative hopper on Tuesday.
It’s most likely headed for the legislative chipper to be spit out along with lots of other bad ideas. But don’t laugh, Biedermann and his backers are serious. And, as I told you in my recent column about their Jan. 21 virtual town hall meeting, they’re also potentially problematic, too.
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“Voters of all political persuasions in Texas can agree on one thing, Washington D.C. is and has been broken,” Biedermann said in the statement. “Our federal government continuously fails our working families, seniors, taxpayers, veterans and small business owners. For decades, the promises of America and our individual liberties have been eroding. It is now time that the people of Texas are allowed the right to decide their own future. This is not a left or right political issue. Let Texans Vote!”
In last week’s Texas Nationalist Movement virtual town hall, Republican Biedermann said “The republic as we know it is dead. We all hoped that Trump would pull a rabbit out of his hat. We know the election was stolen.”
Sidenote: Biedermann was in D.C. for the Jan. 6 “Save America” rally that turned into an attack on the U.S. Capitol. He says he didn’t participate in the latter.
I believe Biedermann, proprietor of Biedermann’s Ace Hardware in Fredericksburg, is the first Texas lawmaker I’ve come across who seems to not want to be an American anymore. Because I knew you’d want to know, and because Monday was a nice day for a drive, I headed out to check out Biedermann’s store in Fredericksburg. Your question, as our great national anthem sort of asks: “Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave o’er Biedermann’s Ace Hardware?”-- excerpt, rest at link above --
Oh, those stupid rural/small town rubes! They're so funny!
"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."
OK. There it is in black and white and with an official bill number. As promised by secessionist Rep. Kyle Biedermann, R-Fredericksburg, House Bill 1359, the first step toward reincarnation of Texas as an independent country among the nations, was tossed into the legislative hopper on Tuesday.
It’s most likely headed for the legislative chipper to be spit out along with lots of other bad ideas. But don’t laugh, Biedermann and his backers are serious. And, as I told you in my recent column about their Jan. 21 virtual town hall meeting, they’re also potentially problematic, too.
[...]
“Voters of all political persuasions in Texas can agree on one thing, Washington D.C. is and has been broken,” Biedermann said in the statement. “Our federal government continuously fails our working families, seniors, taxpayers, veterans and small business owners. For decades, the promises of America and our individual liberties have been eroding. It is now time that the people of Texas are allowed the right to decide their own future. This is not a left or right political issue. Let Texans Vote!”
In last week’s Texas Nationalist Movement virtual town hall, Republican Biedermann said “The republic as we know it is dead. We all hoped that Trump would pull a rabbit out of his hat. We know the election was stolen.”
Sidenote: Biedermann was in D.C. for the Jan. 6 “Save America” rally that turned into an attack on the U.S. Capitol. He says he didn’t participate in the latter.
I believe Biedermann, proprietor of Biedermann’s Ace Hardware in Fredericksburg, is the first Texas lawmaker I’ve come across who seems to not want to be an American anymore. Because I knew you’d want to know, and because Monday was a nice day for a drive, I headed out to check out Biedermann’s store in Fredericksburg. Your question, as our great national anthem sort of asks: “Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave o’er Biedermann’s Ace Hardware?”-- excerpt, rest at link above --
Oh, those stupid rural/small town rubes! They're so funny!
“We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent people.” ― George Orwell
OK. There it is in black and white and with an official bill number. As promised by secessionist Rep. Kyle Biedermann, R-Fredericksburg, House Bill 1359, the first step toward reincarnation of Texas as an independent country among the nations, was tossed into the legislative hopper on Tuesday.
It’s most likely headed for the legislative chipper to be spit out along with lots of other bad ideas. But don’t laugh, Biedermann and his backers are serious. And, as I told you in my recent column about their Jan. 21 virtual town hall meeting, they’re also potentially problematic, too.
[...]
“Voters of all political persuasions in Texas can agree on one thing, Washington D.C. is and has been broken,” Biedermann said in the statement. “Our federal government continuously fails our working families, seniors, taxpayers, veterans and small business owners. For decades, the promises of America and our individual liberties have been eroding. It is now time that the people of Texas are allowed the right to decide their own future. This is not a left or right political issue. Let Texans Vote!”
In last week’s Texas Nationalist Movement virtual town hall, Republican Biedermann said “The republic as we know it is dead. We all hoped that Trump would pull a rabbit out of his hat. We know the election was stolen.”
Sidenote: Biedermann was in D.C. for the Jan. 6 “Save America” rally that turned into an attack on the U.S. Capitol. He says he didn’t participate in the latter.
I believe Biedermann, proprietor of Biedermann’s Ace Hardware in Fredericksburg, is the first Texas lawmaker I’ve come across who seems to not want to be an American anymore. Because I knew you’d want to know, and because Monday was a nice day for a drive, I headed out to check out Biedermann’s store in Fredericksburg. Your question, as our great national anthem sort of asks: “Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave o’er Biedermann’s Ace Hardware?”-- excerpt, rest at link above --
Oh, those stupid rural/small town rubes! They're so funny!
Quote: Tinker wrote in post #4I just put my state rep (Ernest Bailes) and state senator (Charles Schwertner) on notice that failure to support both HB1215 and HB1359 would be unacceptable and letting them know that I WILL be watching.
l will do the same to my State Senator Bryan Hughes and Rep. Matt Schaeffer.
My own answer is no. Guidance is fine. Voluntary self-isolation is fine, and strongly advisable for the more vulnerable. Most of them will do it by choice. But coercion is not fine. There is no moral or principled justification for it. Lord Sumpton
Legislators are being forced to choose sides in the debate over a TEXIT vote. One East Texas legislator is signaling that he plans to stand with the people.
Since the filing of HB 1359, the Texas Independence Referendum Act, by State Representative Kyle Biedermann, legislators have been flooded with calls of support from their constituents.
State Representative James White (HD-19) took to social media on Wednesday to let his constituents know that he plans to stand with the people.
In his post on Facebook, Representative White reminded everyone that the “People of Tx have always reserved (the) discretion” to TEXIT. “Of course, I support the People voting on something as fundamental as who should govern as sovereign.”-- excerpt, rest at link above --
"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."
Legislators are being forced to choose sides in the debate over a TEXIT vote. One East Texas legislator is signaling that he plans to stand with the people.
Since the filing of HB 1359, the Texas Independence Referendum Act, by State Representative Kyle Biedermann, legislators have been flooded with calls of support from their constituents.
State Representative James White (HD-19) took to social media on Wednesday to let his constituents know that he plans to stand with the people.
In his post on Facebook, Representative White reminded everyone that the “People of Tx have always reserved (the) discretion” to TEXIT. “Of course, I support the People voting on something as fundamental as who should govern as sovereign.”-- excerpt, rest at link above --
"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."
At a recent speaking event, bestselling author and CEO David Thomas Roberts asked State Representative Steve Toth about whether or not he supports HB 1359 that gives Texans a vote on TEXIT. Here was his response.
Speaking on election integrity, bestselling author, CEO, and member of the Texas Nationalist Movement’s Advisory Board David Thomas Roberts took a moment to address his belief that the relationship between Texas and the federal government is irreparable.
During his remarks, he tackled the issue of TEXIT head on and took the opportunity to ask State Representative Steve Toth, who was in attendance if he was in support of HB 1359, the TEXIT Referendum Bill.
“Yes!” exclaimed Toth to major applause from the overflow crowd.-- excerpt, rest at link above --
"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."
At a recent speaking event, bestselling author and CEO David Thomas Roberts asked State Representative Steve Toth about whether or not he supports HB 1359 that gives Texans a vote on TEXIT. Here was his response.
Speaking on election integrity, bestselling author, CEO, and member of the Texas Nationalist Movement’s Advisory Board David Thomas Roberts took a moment to address his belief that the relationship between Texas and the federal government is irreparable.
During his remarks, he tackled the issue of TEXIT head on and took the opportunity to ask State Representative Steve Toth, who was in attendance if he was in support of HB 1359, the TEXIT Referendum Bill.
“Yes!” exclaimed Toth to major applause from the overflow crowd.-- excerpt, rest at link above --
I am well acquainted with Steve Toth and will certify to you that he IS one of the good guys. The problem is that we have FAR too few good guys in the Texas House.
"This bill is simply to put the question to the people of Texas. Even if legislators don’t personally support TEXIT, at a minimum they should support your right to publicly debate and vote on the issue. Your representatives either believe that you are smart and responsible enough to make this decision or they believe that they know what’s best for you regardless of what you think. There is no middle ground."
Agreed, it's hard to imagine a middle ground on the issue of this referendum.
I also have to confess extreme reluctance for the act of secession. I believe in American principles. I hope to never renounce American citizenship.
On the other hand, the federal government should face the constant real possibility of seceding states with the fear drunks have for Saturday night police checkpoints.
Being a right-wing dissident is a high calling right now. To me, that's patriotism in action.
There are dangers. If we secede, we're in bad shape if the new Republic makes stupid decisions. I don't want Texas to become the next Venezuela. We will be burdened with too much liberal baggage from places like police-defunding Austin.
Quote: Amontillado wrote in post #14"This bill is simply to put the question to the people of Texas. Even if legislators don’t personally support TEXIT, at a minimum they should support your right to publicly debate and vote on the issue. Your representatives either believe that you are smart and responsible enough to make this decision or they believe that they know what’s best for you regardless of what you think. There is no middle ground."
Agreed, it's hard to imagine a middle ground on the issue of this referendum.
I also have to confess extreme reluctance for the act of secession. I believe in American principles. I hope to never renounce American citizenship.
On the other hand, the federal government should face the constant real possibility of seceding states with the fear drunks have for Saturday night police checkpoints.
Being a right-wing dissident is a high calling right now. To me, that's patriotism in action.
There are dangers. If we secede, we're in bad shape if the new Republic makes stupid decisions. I don't want Texas to become the next Venezuela. We will be burdened with too much liberal baggage from places like police-defunding Austin.
I agree with you that there is no middle ground on allowing Texans to vote on the issue and would argue that Texans would be better off out of the federal union than in at this point @Amontillado
There is a LOT of good information on the page linked below and you would do well to take the time to read it.
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