"But there’s no chance a binding secession referendum would be allowed in the U.S.." I'm not sure what you mean by that but I would like to know. Suppose that

"But there’s no chance a binding secession referendum would be allowed in the U.S.." I'm not sure what you mean by that but I would like to know. Suppose that 100% of Texas wanted secession (it's just an example), what the federal government would do? Keep a permanent occupation force like in Iraq or something like that? It would be difficult keep talking about democracy with a straight face.