TNM Legislative Team Makes Strong Showing at Capitol

The Texas Capitol was abuzz with energy Thursday as the Texas Nationalist Movement’s legislative team descended on Austin to advocate for priority legislation that moves Texas toward independence. Our volunteers met with over 20 legislators and their staff members to discuss TNM’s support for bills that increase Texas sovereignty and prepare our State for its future as a self-governing nation.

Executive Vice President Nate Smith led the charge, accompanied by a powerhouse team including Chief of Staff Daphne Armour, Director of Government Affairs Paul Robie, Republican Party Liaison Susan Williamson, Legislative Policy Analysts John Bolgiano and Eric Riddle, Deputy Director of Organizational Development Angela Wetuski, and volunteers Jason Gray and Dale Henson.

“We’re seeing real momentum behind legislation that returns authority to Texas where it belongs,” Smith explained during meetings with lawmakers. “Each bill we’re supporting addresses a specific area where Texas needs to assert its sovereignty to protect Texans from Federal overreach.”

The team focused on several critical pieces of legislation including the Texas Sovereignty Act (HB 796 by Bell, HB 898 by Spiller, and SB 80 by Hall), which would establish a process for Texas to review and potentially nullify unconstitutional federal actions. They also advocated for measures to establish a Texas currency based on gold and silver (HB 1049 by Dorazio, HB 1056 by Dorazio, SB 665 and SB 2002 by Hughes).

Protection of the Texas electrical grid from Federal control was another key focus, with the team strongly supporting HB 1710 by Landgraf and SB 1978 by Hall, which prohibit connections that would place ERCOT under Federal jurisdiction.

“More legislators understand that Texas cannot rely on the Federal Government to protect our interests,” noted Paul Robie. “These bills create practical steps toward greater self-governance and independence by building the framework Texas needs to function as a sovereign entity.”

The TNM team found particularly strong interest in HB 1982 by Hopper, which places significant limitations on federal agents operating in Texas, and HB 4857 by Hopper, which establishes a Fiscal Risk Management Commission to examine the flow of federal funds into and out of Texas.

The economic argument for Texas sovereignty continues to resonate with legislators. Many were previously unaware that Texans pay approximately $265 billion in Federal taxes annually while receiving only $162 billion in Federal expenditures – a $103 billion annual deficit.

Our team emphasized that each bill in TNM’s legislative package represents a practical step toward self-government, building the structural and institutional framework necessary for Texas to function as an independent nation. From controlling our own borders to establishing our own currency, these measures create a pathway to independence while immediately benefiting Texans.

The day’s efforts reinforced what TNM has known all along – when presented with practical, well-crafted legislation that increases Texas sovereignty while preparing for eventual independence, lawmakers are increasingly receptive. While we still face resistance from entrenched interests, momentum continues to build with each legislative session.

The TNM legislative volunteers plan additional visits throughout the session. Texans who want to support these efforts can join the TNM at TNM.ME/JOIN or donate to fund our advocacy work.