The Evening Brief: Texas Headlines for Nov. 12, 2012
New in The Texas Tribune:
• Petitioners Renew Talk of Texas Secession: "A petition calling for Texas to 'peacefully' withdraw from the United States of America was filed on a White House website Friday. It already has enough signatures to warrant an official response."
• Despite "Green" Label, Austin a Growing Oil Hub: "Despite its 'Keep Austin Weird' slogan and passion for clean energy, Austin is increasingly attracting oil and gas companies thanks to its entrepreneurial bent and reputation as a fun place to live."
• Two Faces of the Republican Party: "The state's top two legislative leaders reflect the split in ...
Comments (2)
gypsy314 ne
Many Texans support the secession. I think it beats going down the tubes with democrats nationally. You know it is a sad day when a few swing states vote and choose our leaders with more people then in the state so we all must face it the election was rob from the American people and the sooner texas leaves the better. I also believe the electoral college scam system must go and let the people choose our leaders instead of a few swing states were they have more votes then people. I see chaos and civil war ahead so prepare for the worst just in case it happens.
Michelle James
@gypsy314ne - I had a feeling it would be your comment - typical sore loser, tea bagger response. If you could comprehend, you'd understand that Pres. Obama ALSO won the popular vote. Your ultra right-wing views are not the majority anymore. The only "robbing" in the election was from the GOP cheating. The christian right is neither. Grow up.