How will trade work with the United States?
Trade is the major issue that has the clearest path to resolution with the United States and it is one of the most important. International trade is a major driver of the Texas economy. In fact, Texas exports products to virtually every country in the world with total value of exports to just the top […]
Will Texas incentivize or encourage small business and entrepreneurship?
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well today in Texas and will continue to be so in an independent Texas. In 2019, multiple business analysts ranked Texas as the “Best State to Start a Business”. Home to more than 3.3 million small businesses in 2024, our state is focused on developing an environment where entrepreneurs […]
How will an independent Texas address farm subsidies?
Simple economic sense suggests regulations reduce productivity and slow economic growth. It only makes perfect sense that when federal regulations and taxes are removed, there will be more financial stability and lower prices for farmers and ranchers. These savings will be passed down to the consumer. When a country like China retaliates by refusing to […]
Will veterans continue to receive benefits after TEXIT?
If you’re a Veteran who lives overseas, you remain entitled to the benefits and services you earned through your military service. Most VA benefits are payable regardless of your place of residence or nationality. Source: Veterans Administration
How will Texas handle immigration?
Texans are not opposed to sensible immigration. In fact, Texas celebrates the diversity that immigration brings. What Texans do want, however, is for those who emigrate to do so properly and in a manner consistent with the needs of Texas. On the issue of immigration, Texas has always sought a sustainable equilibrium. It is reasonable […]
What will happen to Texans serving in the United States military after Texit?
There are already federal policies in place that governs non-citizens in the military. Every year, more than 8,000 non-citizens enlist in the United States armed forces. In addition, because of existing international treaties, citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Palau are allowed to enlist and regularly do […]
What will happen to all of the U.S. military bases after TEXIT?
Texas is currently home to 15 military installations with an economic impact of around $150 billion. However, the military installations account for only $14 billion in federal payroll spending in Texas. In addition, there are currently more than 118,000 Texans on active duty status across all branches of the military. These are not insignificant figures. […]
Will an independent Texas place tariffs on imported agricultural products?
As it stands now, Texas has no authority to negotiate tariff rates while within the union. In fact, the vast majority of current trade agreements negotiated by the federal government are beneficial to a handful of economic sectors within Texas and detrimental to the rest. Texas will negotiate both bilateral and multilateral trade deals with […]
Will farmers and ranchers continue to enjoy agricultural tax exemptions after TEXIT?
Agricultural exemptions that currently exist under state law will continue to be law unless they are changed by legislative action. Any federal agricultural exemptions will likely be adopted by the legislative branch of the Texas government.
Does Texas need to draft a new constitution before we TEXIT?
There is a misconception that there can be no Texit without first having drafted and ratified a new constitution for an independent Republic of Texas. Given the unwieldy size of the current Texas Constitution, there might be some merit to revisiting it. However, the assertion that no Texit can take place without it is completely […]