Should Houston secede from Texas? Ken Hoffman imagines the great state of H-Town
The Texas Nationalist Movement, advocating for the state’s secession from the U.S. (which they term “Texit”), claims to have amassed 60,000 signatures for a petition they hope will push the secession issue onto the Texas Republican primary ballot. In a counter-argument, the article focuses on the particular case of Houston’s distinction from the rest of Texas, suggesting that the city, if it were to secede, could become its own state. Houston is presented as a Democratic stronghold in a predominantly Republican state, an economic powerhouse with a thriving foreign business scene, low cost of living, and high income increases. The city also holds a notable reputation as an energy stronghold, a hub for Fortune 500 companies, and a center for significant cultural and sports infrastructures, including the world’s largest medical complex and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
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