Summary
A group called the Texas Nationalist Movement wants Texas to become independent from the United States. They mentioned Texas Independence Day to highlight their cause and point to Texas's strong economy as a reason it could stand alone as a nation. Recent polls show decreasing support for state secession across the United States.
Key Facts
- The Texas Nationalist Movement advocates for Texas to secede from the U.S.
- Texas Independence Day was commemorated by the group to highlight their independence goals.
- Texas once declared independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836.
- Texas has the 8th-largest economy globally, which the group uses to argue for its ability to self-govern.
- Support for state secession is at 18% nationwide, down from 23% two years ago, according to a YouGov poll.
- Texas has a 24% secession support rate, while California has the highest at 27%.
- Democrats are more likely than Republicans to support secession.
- Texas State University marked Texas Independence Day, acknowledging the historical significance.
