Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows asks lawmakers to explore legal and economic implications of adding New Mexico counties to Lone Star State.
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows directs lawmakers to study implications of adding New Mexico counties along states' border. Area has long been at odds with New Mexico's Democratic leadership.Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows this month directed a state legislative committee to explore the legal and economic implications of adding one or more New Mexico counties to the Lone Star State.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham dismissed the idea, which she called a “ridiculous proposal.” “We have every intention of keeping the great state of New Mexico fully intact,” the Democratic governor told theNew Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez, also a Democrat, was a bit more blunt. “Over my dead body,” he said in a video posted to Facebook.this “conversation is ultimately about culture, opportunity, and the right to choose a path that reflects the shared values of the Permian and Delaware basins.” The Legislature will meet in 2027. “Southeast New Mexico deserves a real voice in its own future, not one dictated by Santa Fe,” Burrows said. “It’s a conservative, energy-rich region with a fierce independent streak, and West Texas has shown what’s possible when you respect oil and gas, protect property rights and trust local communities.”New Mexico residents along the border have long pointed out their political disconnect with the state’s Democratic-led capital, Santa Fe. In January, New Mexico Republicans Randall Pettigrew and Jimmy Mason introduced a measure that would allow voters to decide to secede from the state.earlier this year he was motivated by tensions between the oil-rich conservative southeastern counties and the state’s leadership. In February, Burrows signaled support for that bill, writing on X, “Texas would gladly welcome Lea County back to Texas, where it rightfully belongs.”Texas and New Mexico have a long history together. When Texas seceded from Mexico in the 1830s and briefly became a country, it claimed a large swath of what is now New Mexico. It gave up claims to the disputed land in 1850. In his order, Burrows asked the legislative committee to complete a detailed analysis of the state and federal statutes needed to initiate the annexation process.The border is not likely to change anytime soon, as it would require Congressional approval, but it is likely to appeal to some pro-seccessionists in Texas.‘It’s real’: Demolition of Dallas’ old Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center begins
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Texas Softball Clinches Lone Star Showdown Series Win vs. Texas A&MThe Texas Longhorns come away with the series win over their bitter rival, the Texas A&M Aggies.
Read more »
Texas and Virginia Enforce New SNAP Food Purchase RestrictionsTexas and Virginia are the latest states to implement restrictions on the types of food that can be purchased using SNAP benefits. These restrictions, part of the 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative, primarily target sugary drinks and candy. Several other states will follow suit in the coming years.
Read more »
FCS Football Recruiting Roundup: Texas Southern & McNeese Offer A Pair Of Texas HS StandoutsIn the FCS Football Central Recruiting Roundup, we catch up with recruits who received offers from multiple FCS programs.
Read more »
$17 million in methamphetamine hidden in blackberry shipment found at Texas-Mexico borderMore than $17 million worth of methamphetamine was seized by federal agents at the Pharr International Bridge hidden inside a shipment of blackberries.
Read more »
Photos of Mexico's bird vendors making their pilgrimage to Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico CityDuring the Catholic holiday of Palm Sunday, birds vendors, known as pajareros, from across Mexico flock to the capital and decorate 10-foot-tall stacks of cages, adorning them with flowers, tinsel and images of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint.
Read more »
Why Michigan Could Absolutely Beat Texas to Take a Final Four SpotThe Longhorns are the odds-on favorite. They’re also more experienced at this level. But the Wolverines have the advantage in a few key spots.
Read more »