[wastoute]

I grew up in New Mexico in the 60s and we used to understand that Texas joined the Union under the understanding that it was an “experiment” and if it didn't work out they could go their own way. The legend had it that it was in their Constitution and that was why to this day it is called the Republic of Texas whereas here it is called the Commonwealth of Virginia and New Mexico was just plain “state”. I doubt Zero would let it happen without a peep but Ft Hood is there and all those tanks would sort of inhibit the New Gay Army from screwing with Texas I would imagine. I would also imagine that most of the Active Duty would want to come over as well. There certainly is plenty of land out there.

[justiceseeker93]

Republic of Texas

California was also a republic before being admitted to the Union, and its flag says "Bear Republic." Unfortunately, there is not the slightest chance that today's California would go back to independent republic status. Regretfully so.

[wideminded]

we used to understand that Texas joined the Union under the understanding that it was an “experiment” and if it didn't work out they could go their own way.

I really don't believe that this a legitimate option for Texas but one thing that is very odd is that Texas has its own electrical grid. All the other 47 contiguous states are connected together into only two grids.