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 -- popularly known as "[[Texit]]" -- via a voter-approved 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 -- popularly known as "[[Texit]]" -- via a voter-approved state-wide referendum, similar to those held by Scottish Independence groups and the one which ultimately led to [[Brexit]]). |