It Has Come To This: Texas Lawmaker Seeks Vote on Secession From US

A Texas state representative plans to file legislation he hopes leads to secession from the United States. Rep. Kyle Biedermann, R-Fredericksburg, said he will take action to secure a referendum on giving Texans the right to choose between remaining a state or becoming an independent nation. Biedermann wrote in a statement posted on Facebook this week: “The federal government is out of control and does not represent the values of Texans. That is why I am committing to file legislation this session that will allow a referendum to give Texans a vote for the State of Texas to reassert its status as an independent nation.” Biedermann said his bill will focus on Article 1 Section 2 of the Texas Constitution, which reads: “All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for…

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