For too long, we’ve watched good candidates lose to establishment incumbents while complaining from the sidelines. That stops now.
The Texas Nationalist Movement has drawn its line in the sand with the launch of “Texan Arise” — a statewide training campaign designed to transform regular Texans into the political force that can finally take Texas back. The first two workshops are scheduled for October 1st in Round Rock and October 2nd in New Braunfels, marking the beginning of what could be the most significant grassroots political training initiative in Texas history.
This isn’t about more bumper stickers or social media likes. This is about building the volunteer army that Sam Houston never had — one that knows how to fight and win in today’s political battlefield.
Why Great Candidates Keep Losing
The problem is stark and undeniable: while great candidates with Texas First principles keep losing elections, establishment incumbents continue to hold power through superior organization and volunteer networks. The Federal apologists outwork Texas independence supporters at a staggering level in traditional political outreach methods. For every door knocked or phone called by a Texit supporter, there are thousands made by the opposition.
This isn’t due to a lack of belief. It’s because most Texas independence supporters are political novices who have never engaged in organized political outreach at the level required to make a meaningful impact. Many limit their activism to wearing bumper stickers, t-shirts, and posting on social media. While these have value in spreading the message, they cannot exist as the sole means of political engagement.
As Sam Houston commanded the Texian Army at San Jacinto, he won with a ragtag army of amateur volunteer soldiers who knew, at a minimum, how to fight at a basic level. By the time the guns fell silent at San Jacinto, they were battle-hardened professional soldiers. They did what was personally required of them to prepare to fight and to win.
The Texan Arise Solution
The Texan Arise workshops target people with little to no campaign experience, teaching practical skills that actually win elections:
- Phone banking techniques that get results
- Block walking strategies that connect with voters
- Voter contact methods that build relationships
- Technology tools that maximize efficiency
- Volunteer coordination that multiplies impact
These aren’t theoretical discussions — they’re hands-on training sessions that prepare participants to immediately plug into campaigns for Texas First Pledge candidates who will support independence legislation.
The workshops are free, last three hours, and are starting in major Texas cities along the I-35 corridor. This represents the TNM’s most ambitious ground-game strategy yet, recognizing that political change requires more than just good candidates — it requires organized grassroots support.
Primary Elections Decide Everything
Here’s the reality that establishment politicians don’t want you to understand: primary elections decide 96% of Texas races. While everyone focuses on November, the real battle happens in March. That’s where small increases in principled legislators can make enormous differences.
The TNM’s target of 1,000 trained volunteers could tip the balance in key races across the state. When organized and deployed strategically, even a handful of committed volunteers can change the outcome of a primary election. This is about leveraging political power at a sufficient level of professionalism to get the job done.
The First Training Locations and Dates
Round Rock Workshop
- Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Time: 5:45 PM CDT
- Registration: https://givebutter.com/taw10125
New Braunfels Workshop
- Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM CDT
- Registration: https://givebutter.com/taw10225
Additional workshops are planned for major Texas cities throughout the I-35 corridor and East Texas. For those frustrated with Austin’s dysfunction, this provides a concrete way to make a difference instead of just complaining online.
More Than Training — Building the Movement
This campaign goes beyond individual skill-building. It’s about building the volunteer network necessary to elect legislators who will ultimately pass independence legislation. Every person trained becomes a force multiplier in their community, capable of recruiting and training others.
Organization is about utilizing the resources we have in the most efficient way to achieve our desired result in the shortest amount of time possible. The Texan Arise campaign represents that strategic placement of rocks — each trained volunteer positioned where they can have maximum impact.
The Path Forward
Much like the Texian Army was comprised of Texians fighting for the common goal of Texas independence, the volunteers trained through Texan Arise will form the backbone of a new political force in Texas. When the bugle sounds and the flag is raised, these trained volunteers will be ready to move heaven and earth to rally around candidates who share our vision.
The workshops are free. The training is comprehensive. The need is urgent.
Register today for the Round Rock or New Braunfels workshops, or sign up for updates on additional training locations at https://givebutter.com/texanarise.
When Travis drew his line in the sand at the Alamo, he wasn’t asking for spectators — he was calling for soldiers. The Texas Nationalist Movement is drawing that same line today. The only question is: which side will you stand on?
For more information about the Texas First Pledge and how to get involved in the fight for Texas independence, visit taketexasback.com and tnm.me. Join the conversation at tnm.social.
