BREAKING: Texas Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Begin Process of Secession by Jonathan Davis January 27, 2021, 12:29 pm updated January 28, 2021, 9:10 am Anticipating what they (rightfully) believe will become the most socialist-leaning administration since Great Britain ruled the colonies, conservatives in Texas are not planning on ‘waiting out’ Joe Biden’s term. Reach out to your legislators & spread the word with your friends & family. The state representative attended the Washington D.C. rally on Jan. 6 held by former President Donald Trump, which later led to an insurrection and a breach of the Capitol. — Kyle Biedermann (@KyleBiedermann) January 26, 2021. Instead, it would put a voter referendum on the ballot enabling voters to decide if the legislature should begin to conceive a plan to leave the union. A Texas state lawmaker has vowed to introduce legislation allowing a referendum for voters to cast their ballots on whether to secede from the United States. Biedermann said a petition he created in support of the bill garnered more than 12,000 signatures. But, if there’s support, CAN the state Constitutionally take that step? An independent Texas could be one step closer. The Texit effort is slated for a major boost this week with the introduction of a bill in the Texas State Legislature that would put the question of secession into a referendum form to voters on the November 2021 ballot. Kyle Biedermann, a Texas state Representative, introduced a bill that would allow Texans to vote on secession from the union. This bill would allow Texans to discuss, debate, and vote on Texas independence. Texas State Representative Kyle Biedermann explains his plans to file a bill that will give Texans the chance to vote on whether or not they want to secede. A Texas State Representative has filed a bill which, if passed, could put the issue of Texas seceding from the United States into the hands of voters. Last Updated Jan 29th, 2021 at 12:05 pm A bill filed in the Texas legislature on Tuesday would put the issue of secession and Texan independence before voters of the state. This is not a left or right political issue. https://t.co/xQOqDi80qj. Copyright 2020 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Biedermann began talking about the potential “Texit” in early December, saying it’s his response to a federal government that is “out of control and does not represent the values of Texans.”. The representative was once photographed at a Halloween party in a “gay Hitler” costume based on a Saturday Night Live character. If you used to laugh at the calls by some for Texas to secede, you may not be laughing anymore. After weeks of touting his secession bill on social media, State Rep. Kyle Biedermann, R-Fredericksburg, formally filed the proposed legislation on Friday, which would give Texans a chance to explore opting out of the union in a referendum. A true embarrassment. The bill is unlikely to pass and has already been rebuked by fellow Republicans, including State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Dallas. Vary: User-Agent. “It is now time that the People of Texas are allowed the right to decide their own future. X-Cache: HIT The baseline grievance was voiced by Texas Nationalist Movement leader Daniel Miller, who’s been advocating secession for about 25 years but … Cache-Control: max-age=300 Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:43:11 GMT POLL QUESTION: Texas secession By Cliff Saunders Feb 1, 2021. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. Connection: close Isabel Webb Carey Posted On February 8, 2021 0. Texans have wondered about secession before, but in reality, it’s very unlikely to occur. And you should be ashamed of yourself for filing it. The Texas Republican party has endorsed legislation that would allow state residents to vote whether to secede from the United States.. Set-Cookie: gnt_eid=(null); domain=.statesman.com; path=/; secure; samesite=lax; max-age=5184000; Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=63072000;includeSubDomains;preload So far the bill has made no headway, although it has been endorsed by the state chair of the Republican Party. How quickly can we get to 20,000? Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) visits with colleagues during the House opening ceremony for the 87th Texas Legislature at the Texas Capitol building in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Texas Representative Kyle Biedermann (R-Fredericksburg) has introduced HB 1359, which would put the question of secession from the United States on the November 2021 ballot. Human Events Staff. Kyle is leading an effort to save Texas from the Democrat Marxists who stole power in Washington DC in the 2020 election. I am grateful for the support. Texas Rep. Kyle Biedermann joined Chris Salcedo on Newsmax TV on Monday. Location: https://eu.statesman.com/story/news/columns/2021/01/26/herman-texas-secession-bill-filed-state-house/4254242001/ Last night alone we received over 3,000 petitions signatures, taking us over 12,000! It’s a disgrace to the Lone Star State. Soon after, the Texas GOP, led by Allen West, suggested that perhaps it was time to start talking about secession. The Texas Republican Party chairman released a statement that all but calls for the state to secede from the Union immediately. Representative Kyle Biedermann (R- Fredericksburg) has filed House Bill 1359, also known as the Texas Independence Referendum Act. Texas lawmakers considering Brexit-like secession amid trending democrat socialism. The bill, Biedermann indicated in a news release, is just a baby step and would “allow the citizens of Texas to vote on whether the Texas Legislature should create a joint interim committee to develop a plan for achieving Texas independence.” Biedermann is no stranger to controversy. Parler Facebook Twitter. Rep. Kyle Biedermann of Fredericksburg, Texas, filed the "Texas Independence Referendum Act," which is seen as the necessary first step towards the Lone Star State leaving the union. on. Fares Sabawi has been a journalist in San Antonio for three years. Texas secession bill formally filed in state legislature ... January 28, 2021. One recent survey showed 53 percent of Texas Republicans favor secession. He has covered several topics, but specializes in crime, courts and data visualization. Here is the text. Texas politicians mocked California for its energy crisis and natural disasters, but now 4 million Texans are without power. #texit #txlege Sign here: https://t.co/TauSdT3Jvb pic.twitter.com/VSOG79y6m4. Texas Rep. Kyle Biedermann, the Fredericksburg Republican authoring the secession bill, would have a special commission to come up with a plan to refit those American programs with a Texas … The Texas secession bill was announced in January and the Texas Republican Party endorsed the secession bill. House Bill 1359 would not actually have Texas secede from the government. Rep. Kyle Biedermann of Fredericksburg, Texas, filed the “Texas Independence Referendum Act,” which is seen as the necessary first step towards the Lone Star State leaving the union. State’s part chairman, Allen West, is latest Republican to come out in support of a Vote to declare Texas an independent nation The Guardian, February 5, 2021 The Texas Republican party has endorsed legislation that would allow state residents to vote whether to secede from the United States. As promised by secessionist Rep. Kyle Biedermann, R-Fredericksburg, House Bill 1359, the first step toward reincarnation of Texas as an independent country among … State Rep. Kyle Biedermann, a Republican from Fredericksburg, filed the proposed legislation on Friday. Kyle Biedermann (R-Fredericksburg) said he believes the federal government is out of control. Instead of Brexit, call it Texit. Let Texans Vote!”. By. Wow. In the wake of the violence in the U.S. Capitol earlier this year, the fringe notion of Texas secession has once again gained traction, spearheaded by Rep. Kyle Biedermann (TX-R). January 12, 2021. A bill calling for Texas to secede from the United States is now before the state legislature. Texas secession movements refer to the secession of Texas during the American Civil War and the activities of modern organizations supporting such effort to secede from the United States and become an independent sovereign state since the 1990s.. Content-Security-Policy: upgrade-insecure-requests GOP State Rep Files Texas Secession Bill Feb 2, 2021. February 15, 2021. As for the “Texas Independence Referendum Act,” backlash is evident on both sides all before the bill has been filed, even though Texas can’t legally secede … Texans have wondered about secession before, but in reality, it’s very unlikely to occur. This is a good move by the Texas lawmakers before Democrats steal their state like they did the swing states in the 2020 election cycle. “For decades, the promises of America and our individual liberties have been eroding,” Biedermann said in a statement. On Tuesday, State Rep. Kyle Biedermann (R–Fredericksburg) filed House Bill 1359, the Texas Independence Referendum Act. After he was elected, he asked Islamic leaders to fill out a survey on their beliefs, asking if they supported terrorist organizations. In 1868, the Supreme Court maintained that Texas is in an “indissoluble relation” when it became part of the United States. The Texit effort is slated for a major boost this week with the introduction of a bill in the Texas State Legislature that would put the question of secession into a referendum form to voters on the November 2021 ballot. A state convention in 1861 voted 166-8 in favor of secession — a measure that was then ratified by a popular vote, making Texas the seventh state to secede from the Union. The bill is tied to the Texas Nationalist Movement that’s made trips to Moscow, ... 2021 12:00PM ET / ... we need someone to file the [Texas secession] bill.’ And I said, ‘Daniel… Texas Secession Bill Draws Support from GOP Officials. Based on what you’ve said the bill does, it seems like the most anti-American bill I’ve seen in my 4+ terms in the Texas House. Accept-Ranges: bytes Retry-After: 0 That's why State Representative Kyle Biedermann filed a bill which would allow you to have your voice heard. The bill filed in the Texas legislature on Tuesday would put the issue of secession and Texan independence before voters of the state. The very definition of seditious. Muslim and interfaith groups called the stunt “misleading and intimidating.”. Content-Length: 0 In a news release published after he filed the bill, Biedermann said HB-1359 would not allow for “immediate independence,” but create a referendum that, if approved, would lead to the creation of a committee that would develop a plan for secession. It did not take long for the left to attack the suggestion. It would not only be controversial, but potentially illegal. In an official statement, the Texas GOP leader said, “Perhaps law-abiding states should bond together and form a Union of states that will abide by the constitution.”. The notion of secession is increasingly being discussed across the […]