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In fast-growing Central Texas, redistricting sparks political reshuffling in upcoming statehouse and congressional races
The fast-growing region likely will see a considerable number of new state and federal lawmakers after the 2022 election. And in many cases, they will be representing districts whose boundaries have significantly shifted.
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Texas canโt legally secede from the U.S., despite popular myth
Every few months, the question seems to come up: If Texas wanted to, could it secede from the United States? Historical and legal precedents make it clear that Texas could not leave the Union โ at least not legally. AdYet the myth that Texas can easily secede persists, in part, because of the stateโs history of independence. AdIn the years after Texas joined the United States, tensions over slavery and statesโ rights mounted. After the Civil War, Texas was readmitted to the Union in 1870.
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Texas can't legally secede from the U.S., despite popular myth
Historical and legal precedents make it clear that Texas could not leave the Union โ at least not legally. And even if it did, experts say, Texas can't just secede. AdYet the myth that Texas can easily secede persists, in part, because of the stateโs history of independence. It says nothing of splitting apart from the United States. After the Civil War, Texas was readmitted to the Union in 1870.