Representative Clardy Dodges TNM Daniel Miller’s TEXIT Debate Challenge

In a recent Facebook Live post, Representative Travis Clardy of Nacogdoches called secession “silly talk” and he called TEXIT supporters “cowards and deserters”.  He states that the movement is “unhealthy and unproductive”.  

In response, president of the Texas Nationalist Movement, Daniel Miller, openly challenged him to debate the issues of TEXIT – anytime, anyplace – toe to toe – man to man. 

Representative Travis Clardy remains silent in response to Daniel Miller’s challenge.  

Even though Clardy considers himself “a Texan first, and an American second”, he fails to see the facts surrounding the US government’s atrocities and the harmful effects it has on Texas. He refers to his “namesake, William Barrett Travis”, but has failed to even show up for the fight!  

Representative Clardy needs to hear how you feel about being referred to as cowards and deserters.  

• Tell him your voice should be heard, and the people need to be given the opportunity to vote on the issue.  
• Tell him you think he is the coward who is putting the needs of the US above the needs of Texans.  
• Tell him if he thinks he has the courage to tackle the tough issues, accept Daniel Miller’s challenge to debate the issues of TEXIT.  

State Representative Travis Clardy – (512) 463-0592  

Clardy made the remarks in a Facebook Live, saying the subject had come up on a recent Zoom call after a bill was filed. He began by pointing to the Lone Star flag over his shoulder and granted that Texans have a pride like no other, the kind that makes them answer “Texas” when someone abroad asks where they’re from.

His objection rested on a comparison with Brexit. The European Union, Clardy said, provides a way for its member countries to leave, while the U.S. Constitution does not. He cited the oath he took at the start of the session to support both constitutions, along with the pledges to both flags that open each day on the House floor, and said Texas should lead the rest of the union by example.

Clardy left one door open. If the United States ever collapsed the way the Soviet Union did, he said, Texas might have to make other decisions. He called his stance one man’s opinion.