Governor Rick Perry joked about it in 2009, but it was just a joke. Even so trolls are having fun fanning the flames of political discontent by spreading this

Governor Rick Perry joked about it in 2009, but it was just a joke. Even so trolls are having fun fanning the flames of political discontent by spreading this and other conspiracy theories. No rational person is asking for this, nor would it be legal. [1] The Smithsonian claims it might be legal if Texas hews to its original agreement to break into five states if they did secede. [2] Of course the trolls are ignoring that since it doesn't appeal to anyone's pride to break up into the state of Dallas, Houston, etc. It would also undermine the alleged conservative vision for a pure red state since Texas metro areas trend purple to blue. Texas actually breaking into five states that remain would be bitterly fought against since it would dramatically raise the number of House and Senate seats and shift the balance of power. [1] https://www.texastribune.org/2021/01/29/texas-secession/ https://www.texastribune.org/2021/01/29/texas-secession/ [2] https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/more-150-years-texas-has-had-power-secede-itself-180962354/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/more-150-years-texas-...