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| Anthem | "Texas, Our Texas" | ||||||
| Capital | Alamo | ||||||
| Largest city | Midland | ||||||
| Language | English, Spanish, Vietnamese | ||||||
| Religion | Christianity Protestant Roman Catholic | ||||||
| Ethnic Group | White Hispanic Vietnamese | ||||||
| Demonym | Texan | ||||||
| Government | Federal presidential constitutional republic | ||||||
| Legislature | Congress | ||||||
| Upper House | Senate | ||||||
| Pro Tempore | Charles Schwertner | ||||||
| Lower House | House of Representatives | ||||||
| Speaker | Dade Phelan | ||||||
| Judiciary | Supreme Court | ||||||
| Chief Justice | Ken Paxton | ||||||
| President | Dan Patrick | ||||||
| Vice President | David Dewhurst | ||||||
| Area | 306,500 mi² | ||||||
| Population | 2.9 million (2023 estimate) | ||||||
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| Independence | from United States of America | ||||||
| West Texas | July 4, 1985 | ||||||
| East Texas | May 8, 1989 | ||||||
| South Texas | 2001 | ||||||
| Provisional Gov | January 20, 2012 | ||||||
| Constitution | March 2, 2015 | ||||||
| Currency | Texas dollar | ||||||
Texas (/ˈtɛksəs/, also locally /ˈtɛksɪz/; Spanish: Texas, Tejas) ipa: tejas, or the Grand Republic of Texas, is a country in North America, that consists of 9 states and a federal district. It is one of the largest nations in North America with a population exceeding 2.9 million. It is bordered by the United States in the north; Mexico in the south; Dinétah in the west; Arkansas, Hugo, and Broken Bow in the northeast; and Louisiana in the east; with a coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. The national capital of Texas is Alamo, and its most populous city is Midland. The most common languages spoken in Texas are English and Spanish; Vietnamese is also widely spoken in certain communities across the country.
Texas has existed as a distinct political entity for over 500 years. European control of Texas started with the colony of Spanish Texas in 1591. In 1685, a short-lived French colony was established. When the Spanish Empire lost control of its American colonies, Texas fell under Mexican control until the Republic of Texas declared independence in 1836.
After 10 years of independence, Texas was annexed into the United States, leading to the Mexican-American War in 1846. 15 years after annexation in 1861, Texas joined the Confederate States of America. With the ultimate defeat of the Confederacy in 1865, Texan statehood in the United States was restored.
For the period of time following the Civil War up until Doomsday, Texas saw rapid growth of its economy and experienced prosperity thanks to its rich oil deposits. By the 1980s, Texas was a powerhouse of the agriculture, energy, manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, and defense industries.
Following the unification of Texas, large scale programs began in an effort to solidify control of the nation. After years of joint legislative sessions, a series of constitutional conventions were held to formalize the new republic. Upon adoption of the new constitution, the primary focus of the inaugural government has been to rebuild and reconnect Texas.
Texas is a federal state with a presidential system. In recent years, Texas has seen an increase in immigration and economic output. The numerous infrastructure projects aimed at connecting the unified Texas over the last decade have resulted in an economic boom. Alongside domestic growth, Texas has seen a drastic increase in foreign engagement. It is a founding member of the Gulf States Union and a permanent member of the League of Nations.
History[]
Pre-Doomsday[]
Wikipedia Article: History of Texas
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Nuclear strike locations on Doomsday.
Doomsday[]
Main Article: History of Texas
On Doomsday, all major population centers in Texas were struck by nuclear warheads as well as several strategic points. Roughly 8 million Texans died on Doomsday which represented a population loss of 50%. What followed was roughly a week of doomed relief efforts by surviving governmental institutions and first responders, primarily from four distinct regions. Upon realizing the futility of their efforts, the four regions reorganized themselves in order to take on the role of the now absent state and federal governments.
The four regional governments that formed were the joint governance of Midland and Odessa in the west, Waco in the center, Nacogdoches and Tyler in the east, and a loose cohesion of Bay City, Victoria and McAllen in the south. North Texas fell into chaos with only the local governments of Paris and Graham maintaining any semblance of control.
Post-Doomsday[]
Further information: History of West Texas
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Reunification era[]
Around the start of June in 2010, newspapers in Nacogdoches, Midland, and Monterrey began reporting about secret negotiations between Governor Roger Van Horn of Eastern Texas, President Mike Conaway of West Texas, and various representatives of Texan communities. Radio stations in Nacogdoches and Edinburg reported on the travel of the leaders to the Rio Grande Valley in order to finalize their discussions.
On June 23, after the success of the bilateral communications, the two leaders held a joint press conference at Stephen F. Austin University. The press conference formally announced a proposed merger of the two political entities into a single Republic of Texas, pending approval by popular referendum.
Soon after the press conference, discussion began in Northern Texas and the various minor governments in Texas on the prospect of joining the new republic. After brief debate on the issue, every political entity in Texas agreed to hold a referendum. In all, a referendum was held in West Texas, Eastern Texas, South Texas, Central Texas, Borger, and the various governments of North Texas. Many observers from minor communities in the remainder of Texas expressed their desire to join in the future.
Upon the successful passing of the referendums, the date of formal unification was set to January 1, 2012. In preparation for the immense task of state building, a provisional constitution based heavily on those of the United States and the original Republic of Texas was drafted. The provisional constitution was passed by a joint session of the various parties' legislatures until a constitutional convention could be held.
| West Texas Referendum | |
| Choice | % |
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 Yes
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92.00 |
| No | 7.00 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 1.00 |
| Total votes | 100.00 |
| Eastern Texas Referendum | |
| Choice | % |
|---|---|
| Yes
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94.00 |
| No | 5.00 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 1.00 |
| Total votes | 100.00 |
| South Texas Referendum | |
| Choice | % |
|---|---|
| Yes
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96.00 |
| No | 2.00 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 2.00 |
| Total votes | 100.00 |
| Graham Referendum | |
| Choice | % |
|---|---|
| Yes
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83.00 |
| No | 13.00 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 4.00 |
| Total votes | 100.00 |
| Paris Referendum | |
| Choice | % |
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| Yes
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86.00 |
| No | 8.00 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 6.00 |
| Total votes | 100.00 |
| Borger Referendum | |
| Choice | % |
|---|---|
| Yes
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67.00 |
| No | 11.00 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 22.00 |
| Total votes | 100.00 |
| Central Texas Referendum | |
| Choice | % |
|---|---|
| Yes
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84.00 |
| No | 12.00 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 4.00 |
| Total votes | 100.00 |
Modern era[]
Starting in the latter half of the 2010s, federally subsidized settlements were set up in along the coast. The intended purpose of these settlements is the eventual rebuilding of major port cities like Houston. The settlement plan is still in its early stages and it has yet to be seen whether it will be as successful as hoped. Currently, there is rising conflict with the local population outside the control of the Texan government and many settlements are subject to piracy and raids.
In conjunction with the settlements, diplomatic missions to organized communities have greatly increased. Many communities in southwest Oklahoma and eastern New Mexico have opted to join Texas. Most of the communities that join exist along important trade routes and were deeply tied to the Texan economy. For the federal government, the access to oil fields and population centers, especially in New Mexico, was too appealing to leave to the expansion of other actors in the region such as Mexico.
With the increase in oil production seen with the expansion in New Mexico, the Texan government has greatly increased its revenue. With the partial nationalization of many of the newly acquired oil, infrastructure projects have been able to see generous funding and taxation has been kept low as to encourage economic growth. By the 2020s, nearly half of the former interstate highways in Texas have had at least one lane fully repaired with plans to repair more. the cities are planned to be rebuilt in response to by mexican cooperation.
Geography[]
Texas is one of North America's largest countries with a land mass of roughly 306 thousand square miles. Texas sits on the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico between the Rio Grande and the Sabine River. Its territory inhabits all of the former US state of Texas, nearly half of the former US state of New Mexico, and parts of the former US state of Oklahoma.
Texas hosts a variety of climates and biomes. Notable amongst these are the plateaus in the west, the Chihuahuan Desert is the southwest, the Great Plains in the panhandle, the Hill Country in the center, and the forested Piney Woods in the east. Along the coast exists a climate zone known as the Gulf Coastal Plain that encompasses the entirety of the Gulf of Mexico.
Administrative subdivisions[]
Texas is a federation of nine constituent states. Modeled off the structure of the former United States, each state is capable of functioning its own economy and governance while the federal government focuses on foreign policy, defense, and nation wide issues. As of 2023, Texas has 278 counties and one federal district. Of the counties, 212 are incorporated, 46 are unincorporated, 10 are under partial military control, and 10 are restricted to military personnel.
Alamo
Bowie
Burnet
Crockett
Great Plains
Houston
New Mexico
Pecos
Rio Grande
Texarkana
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Government and politics[]
The current constitution of the Grand Republic of Texas was adopted in 2015. Modeled heavily on the 1789 US constitution, the 1876 state constitution, and the 1836 Republic of Texas constitution, the current constitution explicitly provides for a separation of powers.
Federal government[]
The Texan government is composed of three branches, all operating out of the federal capital of Alamo.
- The Texan Congress is the bicameral legislature composed of the Senate as the upper house and the House of Representatives as the lower house. The Senate has 18 members with 2 per a constituent state, with each state executive's nomination and legislature's appointment for a six-year term. The House of Representatives has membership based on the population of the states with the member representing a congressional district which elects them via popular vote for a two-year term.
- The president is the highest executive office and commander-in-chief of the military. The president is elected in a US Electoral College based system using a ranked voting system. The second highest executive is the vice president and is determined by the second place candidate in the presidential elections.
- The Texan federal judiciary is appointed for life by the President with Senate approval. The judicial system of Texas is directly modeled on the US judicial system.
Foreign relations[]
Texas maintains bilateral relations with many political entities and is a member of multiple intergovernmental organizations. Texas is a full member of the League of Nations and is a founding member of the Gulf States Union. Though not a member of the North American Union, Texas has a strong relationship with the bloc.
Due to the trade dominance of Mexico, the foreign policy of Texas has been heavily influenced and, at times, directly guided by the Mexican government. Whereas Texas maintains complete sovereignty in domestic affairs, its foreign sovereignty is questionable. The Mexican government has been know to leverage its grip of the Texan economy in order to maintain free trade and secure its investments in Texas, primarily in the oil sector.
Military[]
The military and law enforcement of Texas largely exists as a direct continuation of the pre-DoomsdayTexas Army National Guard and all remaining levels of the police force. Notably, the Texas Rangers have been promoted to the primary intelligence agency of Texas. Besides restructuring due to necessity, the entire Texan military directly models itself off of the United States Armed Forces.
In terms of military operations outside of Texas, much of the decision making is directly guided by Mexican oversight. While no Mexican troops are stationed inside Texas, the military of Texas is effectively subservient to their Mexican counterpart. Almost all naval operations are conducted jointly with the Mexicans. Due to strong economic ties and mutual trust, the border is only lightly guarded on either side in order to protect against criminal smuggling.
Economy[]
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Demographics[]
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Ethnicity[]
| Race and ethnicity | Alone | Total | ||
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| Non-Hispanic White | 54.7% | 55.1% | ||
| Hispanic or Latino | — | 34.2% | ||
| African | 3.8% | 4.5% | ||
| Asian | 3.7% | 4.3% | ||
| Native American | 0.6% | 0.9% | ||
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% | ||
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | ||
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Language[]
| Language | Population (as of 2023) |
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| Spanish | 26.2% |
| Vietnamese | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| German | 0.3% |
| Tagalog | 0.2% |
| French | 0.2% |
| Korean | 0.1% |
| Niger-Congo languages | 0.1% |
Many languages are spoken in Texas; however, English is the most common. There is no official language of Texas and many communities in Texas function almost exclusively in their own languages while utilizing English as a lingua franca.
According to the 2020 census, over 760 thousand Texans speak Spanish followed by a little over 23 thousand Vietnamese speakers. Many schools teach in their primary language, though effectively all schools offer English. However, due to the close trade relations with Mexico, the majority of Texans are capable of speaking Spanish, primarily as a second language. Because of the necessity to speak Spanish for trade with Mexico, Spanish has been made a required course for education in Texas. The effects of mandated Spanish in schools has effectively doubled the number of Spanish speakers in the last decade.
Religion[]
The constitution of Texas guarantees the freedom of religion and firmly separates church and state. Religiosity remains high in Texas with over 88% of respondents to the 2020 census identifying as religious.
By far, the most common religion in Texas is Christianity with roughly 2.5 million adherents. Among these, 1.7 million are Protestant followed by 705 thousand that are Catholic. Behind Christians are the Unaffiliated making up 301 thousand Texans.
Culture[]
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Arts[]
In an attempt to portray an image of unity and the resilience of Texans, a neo-Spanish Mission style has emerged as the most prominent expression of Texan identity in art. The appeal to Texas history is at the forefront of the style of modern Texas. Regional art styles of Texas may surpass the common Texan style, but generally the Renaissance of Spanish Mission architecture and art has dominated the zeitgeist.
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Vietnamese Texans[]
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Over time, a number of Vietnamese communities in Texas have migrated to Port Arthur, a city just east of Houston. In the 2000s, the city had become majority Vietnamese and was renamed to New Saigon in order to pay homage to the capital of South Vietnam prior to its defeat in the Vietnam War.