What most people in the Nation do know is that when Texas entered the union it is stipulated that if the State ever became dissatified they can leave the union. Texas was a Republic prior to joining the union and retained that privilege to get them to join. Also at that time Texas ran all the way to the Canadian border and we gave up all the land north of us for $10 mil to pay off all our debts. And we are sitting pretty good. But we are Republican from the Governors office to the court house in Bell county. God help us if the Democrats were in power. When our Governor Rick Perry stated with toung in cheek that we might leave the union he said so with good law behind him. Those on the news don't know Texas history and should do some research before they open their mouths.