[Eris]

We're Texans first, and choose to associate with the 49 lesser states

Increasingly, my desire to associate with the Lesser 49 is dwindling.

[Doug Loss]

We're Texans first, and choose to associate with the 49 lesser states

Increasingly, my desire to associate with the Lesser 49 is dwindling.

As I understand it, the treaty that made the Republic of Texas into a state has a provision under which Texas can become up to five states if it so chooses. I'm thinking that eight more senators from what is now Texas might not be such a bad idea...

Of course, if Congress refuses to allow Texas to become five states, the treaty is broken and Texas reverts to a Republic. Not such a bad deal!