The Federal Government keeps pushing its weight around, and Texans keep pushing back. While the political establishment in Austin may hope that the TEXIT movement is just a passing phase, recent events indicate that the Texas Nationalist Movement is strategically positioned better than ever to achieve its ultimate objective.
In a recent conversation with TNM President Daniel Miller, Dr. Matt Qvortrup – described by The Financial Times as “a world authority on referendums” – gave a strikingly positive assessment of the movement’s position, stating unequivocally that “things are aligning for you.”
“I think you are in the best position that you have been, frankly, [in] decades and probably even longer,” said Qvortrup, who has advised governments worldwide on independence movements and referendum processes.
TNM Ahead of Scotland’s Independence Timeline
Remarkably, Dr. Qvortrup noted that TNM’s progress outpaces where Scotland was at a comparable point in their independence journey. Referencing major polling milestones, he observed that “it was pretty much the way it was in Scotland three years [before their referendum]. It was actually higher in Texas than it was in Scotland at the equivalent time.”
This comparison is significant. Scotland held its independence referendum in 2014, following years of strategic groundwork by the Scottish National Party. The fact that TNM has already achieved higher polling numbers than Scotland did at a similar stage demonstrates the strength and momentum of the TEXIT movement.
Qvortrup’s assessment carries significant weight. As Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Coventry University and former editor-in-chief of the European Political Science Review, he brings unmatched credentials to his analysis of independence movements worldwide. Qvortrup previously served as a Specialist Advisor to the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
His expert opinion confirms what TNM has been saying all along – Texans are fed up with Federal overreach, and the movement toward independence is gaining unstoppable momentum.
Strategic Legislative Victories
While the Texas Legislature failed to take up an independence referendum bill this session due to establishment opposition, TNM has strategically pivoted to advancing legislation that makes Texas more structurally and operationally independent.
Several key bills moving through the Texas Legislature demonstrate how TNM’s long-term strategy continues to bear fruit:
- A transactional gold bill that would establish a metals-based currency for Texas received a hearing in the House State Affairs Committee with a companion bill in the Senate. This legislation paves the way for Texas to establish financial sovereignty.
- Legislation directing the Texas Comptroller to create a “contingency plan” in case the federal government fails to meet its constitutional obligations has been introduced. This mirrors historical precedent from Norway’s path to independence from Sweden.
- Most significantly, legislation restricting outside campaign contributions in Texas elections – a long-standing TNM priority – appears likely to pass with bipartisan support, including from a former Texas House Speaker.
This legislative progress addresses key structural needs that will make a future TEXIT referendum more viable and protected from outside influence.
The Path Forward: International Recognition
Dr. Qvortrup also suggested that TNM consider hosting an international conference of independence movements in Texas, which would serve as a powerful platform to showcase the global nature of self-determination movements and position Texas as a leader in this worldwide trend.
This strategic recommendation aligns perfectly with TNM’s approach of building international legitimacy and awareness while creating the structural conditions necessary for a successful referendum.
Texas Has What Others Don’t
A key insight from Dr. Qvortrup’s assessment is that Texas holds unique advantages compared to other independence movements. “In Texas, the TNM is a credible alternative,” he observed, distinguishing Texas from other states that lack our unique history, culture, and economic power.
This validation from one of the world’s foremost experts on independence movements confirms what TNM has known all along – Texas possesses the essential elements required for successful independence.
The Future is Independent
As Texans witness the continued deterioration of the American union, TNM’s message of self-government, freedom, and true Texas values resonates more powerfully than ever. The Federal Government may still pretend they can hold us in this failed relationship forever, but Texans are increasingly ready to declare it’s time to part ways.
Dr. Qvortrup’s assessment demonstrates that TNM’s careful, strategic approach is working. By focusing on building structural independence through legislation, establishing international relationships, and continuing to grow public support, TNM has positioned Texas for the inevitable next step – a binding referendum on independence.
For Texans who love liberty, the path is clear. The future is independent, and that future is coming faster than the political establishment wants to admit.
