Texas Republican Chair and Allen West on Thursday backed a state lawmaker’s push to let Texans decide whether to split from the Union, reports Talking Points Memo.
“I have always said I would rather have Texas lead than secede, but the people here in Texas have a right to be able to voice their opinions on a critical issue that affects them right now,” West told Newsmax.
“Especially in light of all of the onerous, intrusive executive orders that are coming down from [Vice] President Joe Biden."
The Republican leader argued that NOT putting secession to a vote would deprive Texas citizens of their constitutional rights.
“I don’t understand why anyone would feel that they need to prevent the people from having a voice in something that is part of the Texas Constitution,” Allen said.
Texas Rep. Kyle Biedermann (R), has introduced legislation to hold a referendum in November on making the Lone Star State a country.
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