Reason #3

No more US Income Tax

Some of the biggest critics of Texas' ability to secede from the Union have always cited economic reasons as a roadblock. For instance, they raise the argument that, since Texas doesn't have an income tax (one of 13 states that do not), where would the money come from to pay for medical benefits for the elderly and poor, how would we make Social Security payments to qualifying recipients, how would we pay for our military, etc. etc.

Here are the simple, straightforward facts.

No, Texas does not have a state income tax. But once we have seceded from the Union, our citizens would no longer be subject to a US income tax. This would pave the way for a state income tax, lower than the current US income tax, that takes the place of the US income tax and more than provides the necessary funds for these programs.

Keep in mind that Texas already has the Texas National Guard, which consists of the Texas Air National Guard and the Texas Army National Guard, plus the State Police (Texas Rangers). These agencies already exist and are being funded through a currently balanced state budget. The agencies could easily be expanded to provide the necessary military protection required for the new Republic of Texas.

Also keep in mind that Texas experiences a balance of trade surplus. With the resources in Texas and the growing demand for these resources, the prospects are very good that Texas would be able to provide all essential services with an income tax rate that is considerably lower than the current US income tax rate.