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There have been numerous movements within Texas to reclaim its independence in one form or another, ranging from a group calling itself the "Republic of Texas" (after its predecessor, but which has no problem using violent tactics) to the [[Texas Nationalist Movement]] (TNM, which seeks a political solution by a statewide referendum, similar to [[Brexit]]).

There have been numerous movements within Texas to reclaim its independence in one form or another, ranging from a group calling itself the "Republic of Texas" (after its predecessor, but which has no problem using violent tactics) to the [[Texas Nationalist Movement]] (TNM, which seeks a political solution by a statewide referendum, similar to [[Brexit]]).

On 25 January 2021, Texas State Representative [[Kyle Biedermann]] ([[Republican Party|R]]–Fredericksburg, Comal [[County]], Texas) introduced a bill—the ''Texas Independence Referendum Act''—which would call for the statewide referendum the TNM advocates, to be held in November 2021.<ref>[https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2021/01/26/state-rep-kyle-biedermann-files-bill-inching-closer-to-vote-on-texas-independence/ State Rep. Kyle Biedermann Files Bill Inching Closer To Vote On Texas Independence]. ''21 CBS DFW''. Retrieved February 2, 2021.</ref> If the vote is in favor, then the bill provides that a committee, with members appointed by the [[Lieutenant Governor]] and the Speaker of the Texas State House, consider the "most efficient method" of achieving Texas independence.

On 25 January 2021, Texas State Representative [[Kyle Biedermann]] ([[Republican Party|R]]–Fredericksburg, Comal [[County]], Texas) introduced a bill—the ''Texas Independence Referendum Act''—which would call for the statewide referendum the TNM advocates, to be held in November 2021.<ref>[https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2021/01/26/state-rep-kyle-biedermann-files-bill-inching-closer-to-vote-on-texas-independence/ State Rep. Kyle Biedermann Files Bill Inching Closer To Vote On Texas Independence]. ''21 CBS DFW''. Retrieved February 2, 2021.</ref> If the vote is in favor, then the bill provides that a committee, with members appointed by the [[Lieutenant Governor]] (currently [[Dan Patrick]]) and the Speaker of the Texas State House, consider the "most efficient method" of achieving Texas independence.

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