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However, as Texas's economy was performing very well – unlike states with liberal economic policies – many non-Texans from those liberal states moved into the state. Although many were conservative, as many were liberal; this caused the political left-wing to grow in power, and political analysts continually predict Texas would soon become a swing state.<ref>Wilson, Reid (November 18, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/417140-rise-of-big-cities-push-texas-to-swing-state-territory-maybe-by-2020 Rise of big cities push Texas to swing-state territory — maybe by 2020]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 18, 2018.</ref>
However, as Texas's economy was performing very well – unlike states with liberal economic policies – many non-Texans from those liberal states moved into the state. Although many were conservative, as many were liberal; this caused the political left-wing to grow in power, and political analysts continually predict Texas would soon become a swing state.<ref>Wilson, Reid (November 18, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/417140-rise-of-big-cities-push-texas-to-swing-state-territory-maybe-by-2020 Rise of big cities push Texas to swing-state territory — maybe by 2020]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 18, 2018.</ref>
The continued tension between Texas conservative leaders and Washington has led to several groups suggesting that Texas once again become an independent country; the groups range from the "Republic of Texas" organization (which has engaged in violent tactics) to the [[Texas Nationalist Movement]] (which seeks a state-wide referendum similar to those held by Scottish Independence groups and the one which ultimately led to [[Brexit]]).
The continued tension between Texas conservative leaders and Washington has led to several groups suggesting that Texas once again become an independent country; the groups range from the "Republic of Texas" organization (which has engaged in violent tactics) to the [[Texas Nationalist Movement]] (which seeks a peaceful secession, via a voter-approved state-wide referendum similar to those held by Scottish Independence groups and the one which ultimately led to [[Brexit]]).
===Several Texas Cities Rank Among the Most Conservative American Cities===
===Several Texas Cities Rank Among the Most Conservative American Cities===