"Texas" was all talk, a means to an end, just like his loose babble about secession. The man is a user. The answer is "No."
I'm far from defending Perry, but while I partly agree with you, I'd like to point out that in Rick Perry's mind, he never advocated secession.
According to Perry's website, this is his belief in regards to secession:
I can’t say I was surprised that critics worked so hard to recast my defense of federalism and fiscal discipline into advocacy for secession from the Union. Of course, I have never advocated for secession and never will.
My guess is that he was just playing that crowd to win a few points with them. That happens a lot.
My guess is that he was just playing that crowd to win a few points with them. Otherwise known as what I called "loose babble."
That happens a lot.
Precisely my point. He'll outright misrepresent himself for purposes of gain. It's a serious ethical issue when it comes to discerning what he would actually do.