Texas Can't Legally Secede From The U.S., Despite Popular Myth | KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station
The Texas and U.S. flags wave outside the John H. Reagan State Office Building. Every few months, the question seems to come up: If Texas wanted to, could it secede from the United States? Simply put, the answer is no. Historical and legal precedents make it clear that Texas could not leave the Union — at least not legally. The idea is most often raised by conservatives in the state who are angry over some kind of policy coming from the federal government — and the calls seem to become more frequent when a Democrat is occupying the White House. State Rep. Kyle Biedermann, R-Fredericksbur...