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The '''Republic of Texas''' follows Texas after its independence, but instead of becoming a part of the United States (receiving protection from Mexico), they remain independent. In addition, the [[Rio Grande]] Republic gains its independence in 1840 and becomes an essential neighbour and trading partner to Texas. The partnership with Rio Grande resulted in the Rio Grande Treaty Area, with open borders between the two countries, the only identification required being a state issued driving license or identification card, whereas non-Texas/Riograndense nationals must pass the border with a valid passport.
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The '''Republic of Texas''' follows Texas after its independence, but instead of becoming a part of the United States, they remain independent. In addition, the [[Rio Grande]] Republic gains its independence in 1848 and becomes an essential neighbour and trading partner to Texas.  
  
  
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==History==
 
==History==
  
When the Mexicans fought the Spanish in their war of independence, they had more issues and were weaker in the aftermath. When the Texas Revolution happens, many of the major battles still happen, but more of them are Texas victories. Mexico struggles. At the end of the war, Mexico actually does ratify the Treaties of Velasco and hosilities are formally at an end as of 14 May 1836. When the Rio Grande Republic fights for its independence in 1840, Mexico is still struggling. Texas does not interfere, to keep its relations with Mexico, but does secretly send support. The Rio Grande Republic is successful as well, as Mexico is now dealing with the Republic of Yucatan. They create a treaty with Mexico but Mexico does not ratify right away.
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===Revolution===
In 1846, the California Revolt starts, with secret backing from the USA. This is the start of the Mexican-American War. You know what happens now, the only difference being that Texas is independent and didn't join the US. After the war, at the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, this is where Mexico also ratifys the Republic of Rio Grande's Treaty, officially ending hostilities with all countries involved.  
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All events prior happened as they did.  
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Santa Anna signed Treaties of Velasco, which Mexico refuses to ratify, though both sides agree to a temporary armistice. However, Mexico warned Texas that joining the United States would result in another war. Texas agreed to these terms. Santa Anna was released back to Mexico, arriving in Veracruz on 7 June 1836 (rel. 1 June from Velasco). Upon return to Mexico, Santa Anna petitioned for Texas' independence before Mexican Congress, though it did not pass.
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Texas and Mexico were still hostile towards each other and had continued border skrimishes, but war did not resume.
  
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On 17 January 1840, when the Rio Grande Republic declared its independence, Mexico was not able to respond quickly nor effectively. Texas desired a buffer zone between them and Mexico, secretly sending troops and assistance. The revolution in Rio Grande was slow, with key battles occuring months apart. The pivotal Battle of Saltillo, where Ráfael Vásquez's 800 strong force was decimated at a hacienda, losing 600 men while the Texians and allies lost only 8, emerged as a victory for [[Rio Grande]]. This victory was a boost in morale to revolutionaries in Rio Grande and resulted in an increase of enslistments and support for the republic. However, Mexican forces had built up and by March 1841 after several major losses, the majority of Riograndense forces were captured and imprisioned, killed in battle, or deserted.
  
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With the advent of the Mexican-American war (in which Texas was neutral), beginning in 1846, several major battles in Riograndense territory (Monterrey, Buena Vista) inspired revolutionaries to take up arms once again, alongside the US, in their fight for independence. The US, eager for allies that would be of use in Mexico, agreed to lead them. Riograndense forces steadily gained strength as the war moved through Rio Grande territory and into Mexico.
  
Sam Houston, as first president, was able to keep the peace with the Native Americans, and attempted to pass the Solemn Declaration, a treaty that gave the Indians the right to their land. After Mirabeau Lamar's failed War on the Indians, Houtson was reelected by the Texan population, with a much stronger desire for peace with the Natives. Treaties were created with all tribes aside from the Comanches who were contiually waging war. The Comanche continued to be a problem and only in the late 1850s was a peace treaty enacted. The continued war against the Comanches by the Americans slowly whittled away at their numbers and several illegal invasions into Texas made by American forces penetrated into the heart of Comancheria. This led to a treaty that would ensure their continued survival.
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With the ending of the war, Mexico, Rio Grande, Texas, and the United States were present at Guadalupe-Hidalgo, where three separate treaties were signed. The first and second acknowledging the full independence of Texas and Rio Grande. The third ending the Mexican-American War and resulting in the Mexican cession.
The First Texans were given rights and status the same as other Texians much earlier than their American counterparts, and were integrated into the fabric of Texian society.
 
  
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When Texas signed at the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, it was then that Texas and Rio Grande realised that they had an overlapping land claim. It was agreed upon by the Rio Grande that Texas would be entitled to its land, merely due to the timeline of events, Texas having claimed the border to the Rio Grande River before the Rio Grande Republic even existed. However, after the 1849 Texian Cession (where Texas sold it's redundant land claims to the United States), Texas offered Rio Grande a small monetary compensation to formally resolve the matter. While the payment given by Texas was certainly not as much as the land claim was worth, the gesture was well received and a welcome financial boost to the poor republic.
  
1849 Texian Cession to the United States is the formal sale and survey of Texas' land claims in the aftermath of the Mexican-American War. After the United States received the Mexican Cession, the issue of the Texas-American border was still at question. The Pearce Boundary survey was chosen and agreed upon. The border extend east from the Rio Grande at N32 to W103, north to N37, east to W100, with the artificial border formally terminating at the North Fork of the Red River. Despite the sizable chunk of land this took out of the United States, it was preferred by both parties. The sale would help Texas settle debts resulting from Mirabeau Lamar's attacks on Native Americans, the Texian-Mexican War, and their financial support of the Rio Grande after their independence.
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===Independence===
  
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas%E2%80%93Indian_wars Texas-Indian Wars]
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Sam Houston, as first president, was able to keep the peace with the Native Americans, and attempted to pass the Solemn Declaration, a treaty that gave the Indians the right to their land. After Mirabeau Lamar's failed War on the Indians, Houston was reelected by the Texan population, with a much stronger desire for peace with the Natives. Treaties were created with all tribes aside from the Comanches who were contiually waging war. The Comanche continued to be a problem and only in the late 1850s was a peace treaty enacted. The continued war against the Comanches by the Americans slowly whittled away at their numbers and several illegal invasions into Texas made by American forces penetrated into the heart of Comancheria. This led to a treaty that would ensure their continued survival.
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The First Texans were given rights and status the same as other Texians much earlier than their American counterparts, and were integrated into the fabric of Texian society.
  
Slavery was abolished several years after independence, the primary reason being to open trade negotiations with Mexico and the UK, who had abolished slavery themselves. After several years of debate, it was considered that the economic impacts of abolishing slavery and trading heavily with the UK was preferable to keeping slavery. As a result, Texas was a popular destination for runaway slaves, though some still continued to Mexico. (In this timeline, the Texans, though mostly from America, slowly waned on their support of slavery. With the inclusion of First Texans, black Texans were the next to be given rights).  
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1849 Texian Cession to the United States is the formal sale and survey of Texas' land claims in the aftermath of the Mexican-American War. After the United States received the Mexican Cession, the issue of the Texas-American border was still at question. The Pearce Boundary survey was chosen and agreed upon. The border extend east from the Rio Grande at N32 to W103, north to N37, east to W100, with the artificial border formally terminating at the North Fork of the Red River. Despite the sizable chunk of land this took out of the United States, it was preferred by both parties. The sale would help Texas settle debts resulting from Mirabeau Lamar's attacks on Native Americans, the Texian-Mexican War, and their financial support of the Rio Grande after their independence. The resultant purchase netted Texas 15 million dollars.
  
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Slavery was abolished several years after independence, between 1851 and 1853. The primary reason to abolish slavery was to open trade negotiations with Mexico and the UK, who had abolished slavery themselves. After several years of debate, it was considered that the economic impacts of abolishing slavery and trading heavily with the UK was preferable to keeping slavery. As a result, Texas was a popular destination for runaway slaves, though some still continued to Mexico. (In this timeline, the Texans, though mostly from America, slowly waned on their support of slavery. With the inclusion of First Texans, black Texans were the next to be given rights).
  
  
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Nearly fifty years after the Treaty of Velasco, Texas had a strong desire to revisit and repair relations with Mexico who still viewed Texas somewhat unfavourably. This formed the impetus of the Rio Grande Treaty of 1876, signed by Mexico, Rio Grande, and Texas. This treaty promoted economic cooperation and a mutual defence agreement (though this clause was never invoked).
  
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===20th Century===
  
In 1901, the Spindetop field, struck oil. This catapulted into Texas becoming the foremost producer of oil in the world, suddenly making Texas very rich. Texoil and GulfCo, formed to work Spindletop, became the largest and most profitable companies in Texas. Due to the massive effect this would have on the environment, laws were enacted ensuring conservation and protection of the environment.  
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In 1901, the Spindetop field struck oil. This catapulted into Texas becoming the foremost producer of oil in the world, quickly making Texas very rich. Texoil and GulfCo, formed to work Spindletop, became the largest and most profitable companies in Texas.  
  
The beginning of the Oil Boom in Texas led to a new wave of urbanisation rapibly converting Texas from an rural country to an urban country. By 1930, 40% of people lived in urban areas.  
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The beginning of the Oil Boom in Texas led to a new wave of urbanisation rapibly converting Texas from a rural country to an urban country. By 1930, 40% of people lived in urban areas.
  
  
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===21st Century===
  
 
==Geography==
 
==Geography==
  
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Texas is the 4rd largest country in North America and the 39th largest country in the world, with a land area of 717,041sqkm.
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===Climate===
  
 
==Government and Politics==
 
==Government and Politics==
  
President serves for 3 years non-consecutively, Senate members serve for 3 years, and House of Representative members serve for 1 years.  
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===Government===
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President serves for 3 years non-consecutively, no more than 2 terms. Senators and House members serve for 3 years, no more than 2 terms.
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There are 43 Senators and 294 House Representatives.  
  
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Politics in Texas is dominated by three parties: the Labor Party (left); the First Texan Party (indigenous/minority, centre); and the National Party (right). Though these three parties account for most votes, they only account for 80%, with an additional 20% represented in other parties, such as the People's Party (dem-soc); Green Party (environment); Texas Libertarians; among others.
  
 
===Law===
 
===Law===
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===Criminal Law===
 
===Criminal Law===
  
Despite the real world equivalent State of Texas having a harsh criminal punishment, the Republic of Texas does not, having outlawed captial punishment.
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===Foreign Relations===
  
===Foreign Relations and Military===
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''Main Article: [[Foreign Relations of Texas]]''
  
[[Foreign Relations of Texas]]
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====Rio Grande====
  
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Texas is an essential neighbour and trading partner to the [[Rio Grande]]. This partnership with Rio Grande resulted in the Rio Grande Treaty Area, with open borders between the two countries, the only identification required being a state issued driving license or identification card, whereas non-Texas/Riograndense nationals must pass the border with a valid passport.
  
The Texan Armed Forces consists of 5 Branches: Texas Army, Texas Navy, Texas Air Force, Texas Coast Guard, and the Texas National Guard (the militia).
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====Mexico====
  
Throughout its history, Texas has kept a relatively neutral stance. After the Texas revolution, as well as the quiet support of the Rio Grande Republic, Texas has only been involved in WWI, WWII, and the 2001 Iraq War and War in Afghanistan.
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===Military===
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''Main Article: [[Texas Armed Forces]]''
  
===Divisions===
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The [[Texas Armed Forces]] consists of 3 major branches: [[Texas Army]]; [[Texas Navy]]; and [[Texas Air Force]], as well as 4 minor branches: [[Texas Coast Guard]], [[Texas National Guard]] (the militia), [[Texas Marines]], [[Texas Rangers]].
  
There are 254 counties (condados) in Texas. Each county runs on a Comminsioner's Court with 4 elected commissioners, one from each of 4 precints in the county, and a county judge. There is one county representative from each county in the Federal House of Representatives.  
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Throughout its history, Texas has kept a relatively neutral stance. After the Texas revolution and the quiet support of the Rio Grande Republic's revolution, Texas has only been involved in WWI, WWII, and the 2001 Iraq War and War in Afghanistan.  
  
Texas is further divided into 6 states: Panhandle, West, East, North, South, Central. Designated districts of these 6 states (definited by clusters of counties) determine the number of senate seats, though this is less than 1/2 of that of the House of Representatives.  
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Texas was involved in WWI, not due to release of the Zimmerman telegram, but the resumption of submarine warfare by the Germans.
  
There are multiple First Texan reservations throughout Texas. They are given a status equivalent of being a state, and therefore have representatives in the senate and in the House of Representatives.
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===Administrative Divisions===
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''Main Article: [[Regions and Counties of Texas]]''
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There are 259 counties (condados) in Texas. There are 5 additional counties present in SA Texas: Encinal, Greer, Cimarron, Guymon (Texas Cty.,OK), and Beaver.
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Each county runs on a Commissioner's Court with 4 elected commissioners, one from each of 4 precints in the county, and a county judge. There is at minimum, one county representative from each county in the House of Representatives, plus additional representatives dependant on population.
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Texas is further divided into 6 regions: Panhandle, West, East, North, South, Central. Designated districts of these 6 regions (definited by clusters of counties) determine the number of senate seats.
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There are 11 First Texan reserves throughout Texas. They are given a status equivalent of being a county AND a region/district, and therefore have representatives in the Senate and House of Representatives, determined in the same manner as with the rest of Texas, by territory (1 per) and by population (with preference, rounding up, minimum of 1).
  
 
===Texas Dollar===
 
===Texas Dollar===
  
The Texan Dollar, popularly known as redbacks is the currency of Texas. The follow a design similar to the three dollar bill. I really like how there's a 3 on one corner, then a written Three on the end. I was thinking, since Texas is bilingual, there would also be a Tres on the other corner, so it would be 3, THREE, and TRES. Denominations in bills would include  $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500. This time, a mint would be present, with coinage being 1¢, 5¢, 25¢, 50¢. In the early 2000s, the $1 and $2 bills would be replaced with coins
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[[File:Republic_of_Texas_Three_Dollars.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Texas Three Dollar. The SA Texas Dollar differs in that the lower left THREE would instead be written as TRES]]
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The Texan Dollar, popularly known as redbacks is the currency of Texas. They follow a standard design similar to the three dollar bill, with three different representations of denomination, ie: 3, THREE, and TRES. Denominations in bills would include  $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500. This time, a mint would be present, with coinage being 1¢, 5¢, 25¢, 50¢. In the early 2000s, the $1 and $2 bills would be replaced with coins
  
 
==Economy==
 
==Economy==
  
Texas would convert to metric just after independence. Mexican units were in use in the interim period and still used, and Imperial units are all but phased out, except when trading with the US.
 
  
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Beef production represents the largest segment of Texas agriculture, followed by cotton, chicken, and dairy products.
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Oil production still accounts for a large portion of Texas' economy. Texas has 790,000,000 m3 of oil in petroleum deposits. Every day, 730,000 m3 of oil is refined in Texas.
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Despite its continued reliance on oil production, Texas has been steadily growing its renewable energy sector, producing 15% of its energy by wind. As well, the installation of solar panels on a large scale is expected to contribute a fair amount, no less than 4% by 2025.
  
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===Units of Measurement and Standards===
  
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Texas would convert to metric just after independence. Mexican units were in use in the interim period and still used when referencing land surveys, and Imperial units are all but phased out, except when trading with the US.
  
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===Energy===
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There is a cluster of 6 concentrated solar thermal plants southeast of El Paso, whose combined installed capacity can generate up to 950MW. Total actual capacity of each unit is: 147MW, 152MW, 152MW, 149MW, 161MW, and 154MW.
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[[Dubs & Hughes]] has a facility west of [[Denton (city)|Denton]], for manufacturing wind turbine blades and tower base components, and a facility south of [[Dallas]], for manufacturing the turbines themselves.
  
 
===Transport===
 
===Transport===
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====Road Transport====
 
====Road Transport====
  
Truck transport accounts for a large amount of cargo transport within Texas, and to facilitate this, many medium and long distance trucks will haul two full trailers.  
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Truck transport accounts for a large amount of cargo transport within Texas, and to facilitate this, many medium and long distance trucks will haul two full trailers.
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Texas is home to [[Caddo Motor Company]], which is a builder of commercial medium and heavy duty trucks, and which has additional factories in the Netherlands and South Australia.
  
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Three major automobile manufacturers have plants in Texas: [[SAAM]]; [[Rio Motors]]; and .
  
 
====Railroads====
 
====Railroads====
  
Texas National Railroad is the largest railroad network of Texas. It is headquartered in San Antonio.  
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[[North Texas Railroad]], headquartered in Dallas.
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[[Texas and Rio Grande Railroad]], headquartered in Dos Laredos.
  
Texas & Rio Grande Railroad, headquartered in Dos Laredos.
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The [[Texas, Mexican and Pacific Railroad]] is headquartered in El Paso. It boasts the largest railroad network in Texas, in terms of route length.
  
The Texas, Mexican, & Pacific Railroad was built between Yuma Mex and Marshall Tex. The goal was to create a pacific interchange with Los Angeles to be connected to the major cities of Texas, to then continue through to Baton Rouge LA. The line runs through Mexico, to Tucson, following close the border of New Mexico US before crossing the border at Paso Del Norte, after which it continues to Dallas-Fort Worth, and Marshall, before going across the border again to Shreveport US, to Baton Rouge and New Orleans US.  
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[[Bexar Locomotive Company]] is a major locomotive manufacturer, in direct competition with EMD and GE, based in San Antonio.
  
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[[Nueces Car and Foundry]] builds railroad equipment, based in [[Corpus Cristi]].
  
====Bexar Locomotvive Co.====
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====Air Transport====
  
Bexar Locomotive Co. was founded in 1894 in San Antonio through a merger of 4 manufacturing companies from around Texas. Commonly referred to as Belco
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Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the largest airport in Texas and is also the headquarters of [[Texas International Airlines]], the flag carrier of Texas, offering flights to 260 destinations in 64 countries.
  
Today, the company is in direct competition with GE and EMD and exports its products. Mexico, Rio Grande, Cuba, and India (early diesel) are its largest export customers.
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Dallas Love Field is the headquarters of [[Southwest Airlines]], a low-cost carrier which offers services to 12 countries and over 130 destinations.
  
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Other major airports of Texas include San Antonio International Airport, Houston Intercontinental Airport, and El Paso International Airport.
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There are several prominent aerospace manufactuers in Texas. The largest, [[Texavia]] is based in [[Houston]], at Houston Hobby Airport. Texavia manufactures airliners and is 5th largest airliner manufacturer in the world. [[Worth Helicopters]], [[Donnalley Aerospace]], and [[Texavia]] have manufacturing facilities at Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth.
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[[San Jacinto Shipyard]]
  
 
==Demographics==
 
==Demographics==
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===Cities, towns, and metropolitan areas===
 
===Cities, towns, and metropolitan areas===
  
Texas has 3 cities with populations exceeding 1 million, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston.  
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Texas has 3 cities with populations exceeding 1 million, [[San Antonio]], [[Dallas]], and [[Houston]].  
  
 
There are 3 metropolitan areas with greater than 1 million people:  
 
There are 3 metropolitan areas with greater than 1 million people:  
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*Paso del Norte (El Paso,TEX - Juarez,MEX - Las Cruces,US);  
 
*Paso del Norte (El Paso,TEX - Juarez,MEX - Las Cruces,US);  
 
*Twin Cities or Dos Laredos (Laredo,TEX - Laredo,RGR);  
 
*Twin Cities or Dos Laredos (Laredo,TEX - Laredo,RGR);  
*Reynosa-Hidalgo; (Hidalgo,TEX - Reynosa,RGR);
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*Reynosa-Hidalgo; (Hidalgo,TEX - Reynosa,RGR)  
 
*Paso del Golfo (Olmito,TEX - Matamoros,RGR).
 
*Paso del Golfo (Olmito,TEX - Matamoros,RGR).
  
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|[[Amarillo]]
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|1,400,000
 
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|[[Lubbock]]
 
|[[Lubbock]]
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|180,000
 
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|1,100,000
 
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|[[Denton (city)|Denton]]
 
|[[Denton (city)|Denton]]
 
|Denton
 
|Denton
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|135,000
 
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|4
 
|[[Austin]]
 
|[[Austin]]
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|Travis
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|950,000
 
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|[[Waco]]
 
|[[Waco]]
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|McLennan
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|130,000
 
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|-
 
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|5
 
|[[Fort Worth]]
 
|[[Fort Worth]]
 
|Tarrant
 
|Tarrant
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|880,000
 
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|15
 
|[[Marshall]]
 
|[[Marshall]]
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|120,000
 
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|680,000
 
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|[[Abilene]]
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|115,000
 
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|-
 
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|[[El Paso]]
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|Nueces
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|375,000
 
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|17
 
|[[Midland]]
 
|[[Midland]]
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|110,000
 
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|8
 
|[[Laredo]]
 
|[[Laredo]]
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|310,000
 
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|[[McKinney]]
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|105,000
 
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|[[Olmito]]
 
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|260,000
 
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|[[San Angelo]]
 
|[[San Angelo]]
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|103,000
 
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|10
 
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|[[Hidalgo]]
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|230,000
 
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===Health===
 
===Health===
  
Healthcare in Texas is delivered through a publicly funded single payer health care system, which is run by a government department called Texas Health. Texas is reputed to have the best health care system in North America, surpassing even that of Canada.  
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Healthcare in Texas is delivered through a publicly funded single payer health care system, which is run by a government department called [[Texas Health]]. Texas is claimed to have the best health care system in North America, surpassing even that of Canada.  
  
Health tourism by Canadians, Americans, and Mexicans is frequent.
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Health tourism by Canadians, Americans, Riograndense, and Mexicans is frequent.
  
 
===Education===
 
===Education===
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===Ethnicity===
 
===Ethnicity===
  
The majority of Texans, about 2/3rds, are White or Hispanic. About 15% of Texans are black, 5% are First Texans (Native Americans), and 10% are from other ethnicities. In past years, immigration from Asia (India, China, Vietnam, Philippines) have increased, making up about 7% of the population.
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The majority of Texans, about 2/3rds, are of either European or Latin American (Latino) descent. About 15% of Texans are black, 5% are First Texans (Native Americans), and 10% are from other ethnicities. In past years, immigration from Asia (India, China, Vietnam, Philippines) have increased, making up about 7% of the population.
  
 
===Languages===
 
===Languages===
  
The two common languages spoken by people throughout Texas is Texan English, which itself is a variety of a broader category of American English (with influences from British English), and Spanish.
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The two common languages spoken by people throughout Texas is Texan English, which itself is a variety of a broader category of American English (with influences from British English), and Spanish. All Texans are taught English and Spanish, being bilingual. The daily use of languages is considered even, being a 50/50% English/Spanish split.
  
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==Culture==
 
==Culture==
  
Texan culture is influenced by its most prominent neighbours, that of the United States (and by extension, Canada), the Rio Grande, and Mexico; though Texas still has a unique cultural identity.  
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Texan culture is influenced by its most prominent neighbours, that of the United States (and by extension, Canada), the Rio Grande, and Mexico; though Texas still has a unique cultural identity. Additionally, Texas has close ties with the United Kingdom, being major trade partners since its inception.
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Texas is culturally intertwined with Mexico and [[Rio Grande]], and vice versa. Latin American culture is prominent in Texas, alongside Texas' own unique national identity. As a result of this, Texas is commonly considered a Latin American country.
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===Symbols===
 
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Texas has three NAFL teams, the Houston Oilers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the San Antonio Texians. The North American Football League is an multi-national professional gridiron league consisting of 3 playing divisions (Western, Eastern, and Southern) with 48 member teams originating from Canada, Mexico, [[Rio Grande]], Texas, and the United States.
  
 
===Holidays===
 
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*City populations have been slightly changed and reestimated to reflect new trends. Marshall is now a Top20 city, due to its proximity to Shreveport (replaces Longview and Tyler). The same is for Beaumont, due to its location between Houston and Lake Charles/Baton Rouge. Gainesville will become a larger city being on the border of TX/OK and along the route of NH1 and I35.
 
*City populations have been slightly changed and reestimated to reflect new trends. Marshall is now a Top20 city, due to its proximity to Shreveport (replaces Longview and Tyler). The same is for Beaumont, due to its location between Houston and Lake Charles/Baton Rouge. Gainesville will become a larger city being on the border of TX/OK and along the route of NH1 and I35.
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*Brownsville will not exist in name (named after American), so it has been renamed to Olmito (which is a town nearby)
 
*Brownsville will not exist in name (named after American), so it has been renamed to Olmito (which is a town nearby)
  
*Plano will not be as large as it is. There will be no national corporations to move there because Texas is not a US state.  
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*Plano and the surrounding areas will not be as large as it is. There will be no national corporations to move there because Texas is not a US state. So no more suburbs ruining that area.  
  
*Houston will still remain the centre of Oil exports for Texas, though it will be smaller in size. Operations for the US transferred to Baton Rouge-New Orleans  
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*Houston will still remain the centre of Oil exports for Texas, though it will be smaller in size. Operations for the US transferred to Baton Rouge-New Orleans-Lake Charles
  
*Fort Hood is the centre of Texas' Army and Air Forces. The airport on base is considerably enlarged and has 2 long runways, plus a number of auxiliary runways. It can be comparable to Edwards AFB, in that it is the centre of testing and development for aircraft and weapons. In addition, there are several large heliports and small auxiliary airports located around the base. The base may not be as big as it is in present day, but it still remains an important military facility due to its central location.
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*Fort Hood is the centre of Texas' Army and Air Forces. The airport on base is considerably enlarged and has 2 long runways, plus a number of auxiliary runways. It can be comparable to Edward's AFB, in that it is the centre of testing and development for aircraft and weapons. In addition, there are several large heliports and small auxiliary airports located around the base. The base may not be as big as it is in present day, but it still remains an important military facility due to its central location.
  
*Cities and locations in Texas are pronounced in the proper Spanish pronunciation, if it is from Spanish; Amarillo being a prime example. Rio Grande being Ree-o Grahn-deh
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*Cities and locations in Texas are pronounced in the proper Spanish pronunciation, if it is derived from Spanish; Amarillo being a prime example. Rio Grande being Ree-o Grahn-deh,
  
 
*Springfield Texas DOES NOT EXIST. There are 49 others to choose from, go there instead.
 
*Springfield Texas DOES NOT EXIST. There are 49 others to choose from, go there instead.
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*Independence Missouri will replace Kansas City Missouri, because it makes no sense.
 
*Independence Missouri will replace Kansas City Missouri, because it makes no sense.
 
  
 
===Territory===
 
===Territory===
  
*Gadsden Purchase is considered unneccessary by the US, as there is not much need for a 'southern' railroad route. Therefore, the southern transcontinental line is through Gallup NM. Tucson and Yuma are now Mexican. Tucson is now Mexico's largest city in the north and becomes a key trading point with the states. The Texas, Mexican, and Pacific RR is a southern tri-national railroad that goes between Los Angeles US and Baton Rouge US via a southern route through Yuma, Tucson, El Paso, DFW, Marshall.
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*Gadsden Purchase is considered unneccessary by the US, as there is not much need for a 'southern' railroad route. Therefore, the southern transcontinental line is through Gallup NM. Tucson and Yuma are now Mexican. Tucson is now Mexico's largest city in the north and becomes a key trading point with the states. The [[Texas, Mexican and Pacific Railroad]] is a southern tri-national railroad that goes between Los Angeles US and Baton Rouge US via a southern route through Yuma, Tucson, [[El Paso]], DFW, [[Marshall]].
  
 
*PUERTO RICO is the 50th state of the United States. Finally it will get what it deserves. And people pronounce it the right way, Pwehr-to Ree-co.
 
*PUERTO RICO is the 50th state of the United States. Finally it will get what it deserves. And people pronounce it the right way, Pwehr-to Ree-co.
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*BNSF is headquarted in Independence, Missouri, since it cannot be in Fort Worth.
 
*BNSF is headquarted in Independence, Missouri, since it cannot be in Fort Worth.
  
*NASA's Johnson Space Center will be located in Baton Rouge.  
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*NASA's Jonhson Space Center will be located in Baton Rouge.  
  
 
*SpaceX will be located in America. Perhaps Louisiana for main testing sites. Boca Raton launch site is still a possibility.  
 
*SpaceX will be located in America. Perhaps Louisiana for main testing sites. Boca Raton launch site is still a possibility.  
  
*Frito is in Texas, Lay is in America.
 
  
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*Texas is not considered a part of the American Bible Belt. Texas is more on the centre of the political spectrum, with an equal footing on left and right, versus primarily right as it is currently. Texans are, in general less reliant on religion.
  
  
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Republic of Texas
República de Tejas
Flag of Texas.png
Seal of Texas.png
Motto "Remember the Alamo"
Anthem "Where the Bluebonnets Grow"
March "The Texian Grand March"
TexasandRioGrande.jpg
Capital Austin
Largest City Houston
Official language English
Spanish
Demographics Latino 35%
European 35%
Black 15%
First Texan 5%
Other 10%
Demonym(s) Texan
Tejano (Spanish)
Texian (historic)
Government Unitary Presidential
Constitutional republic
President Alexander Ahuli Carizzo
Congress of Texas Senate
House of Representatives
Formation Independence 2nd March, 1836
Open Borders RGR 1974
Geography Total Area 717,041sqkm
Coastline
Highest Elevation 2,667.4m
Population 2020 census 23,950,036
2015 Census 22,572,379
Density 33.4/sqkm
Economy GDP (PPP) 2020 $1.5 trillion
Per capita $63,000
HDI (2016)
Currency Texas Dollar (Texan redbacks)
Time zone UTC -6 (DST not observed)
Date format dd/MMM/yyyy
Drives on the Right
Internet TLD .tx
Calling code +11

The Republic of Texas follows Texas after its independence, but instead of becoming a part of the United States, they remain independent. In addition, the Rio Grande Republic gains its independence in 1848 and becomes an essential neighbour and trading partner to Texas.



History

Revolution

All events prior happened as they did.

Santa Anna signed Treaties of Velasco, which Mexico refuses to ratify, though both sides agree to a temporary armistice. However, Mexico warned Texas that joining the United States would result in another war. Texas agreed to these terms. Santa Anna was released back to Mexico, arriving in Veracruz on 7 June 1836 (rel. 1 June from Velasco). Upon return to Mexico, Santa Anna petitioned for Texas' independence before Mexican Congress, though it did not pass.

Texas and Mexico were still hostile towards each other and had continued border skrimishes, but war did not resume.

On 17 January 1840, when the Rio Grande Republic declared its independence, Mexico was not able to respond quickly nor effectively. Texas desired a buffer zone between them and Mexico, secretly sending troops and assistance. The revolution in Rio Grande was slow, with key battles occuring months apart. The pivotal Battle of Saltillo, where Ráfael Vásquez's 800 strong force was decimated at a hacienda, losing 600 men while the Texians and allies lost only 8, emerged as a victory for Rio Grande. This victory was a boost in morale to revolutionaries in Rio Grande and resulted in an increase of enslistments and support for the republic. However, Mexican forces had built up and by March 1841 after several major losses, the majority of Riograndense forces were captured and imprisioned, killed in battle, or deserted.

With the advent of the Mexican-American war (in which Texas was neutral), beginning in 1846, several major battles in Riograndense territory (Monterrey, Buena Vista) inspired revolutionaries to take up arms once again, alongside the US, in their fight for independence. The US, eager for allies that would be of use in Mexico, agreed to lead them. Riograndense forces steadily gained strength as the war moved through Rio Grande territory and into Mexico.

With the ending of the war, Mexico, Rio Grande, Texas, and the United States were present at Guadalupe-Hidalgo, where three separate treaties were signed. The first and second acknowledging the full independence of Texas and Rio Grande. The third ending the Mexican-American War and resulting in the Mexican cession.

When Texas signed at the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, it was then that Texas and Rio Grande realised that they had an overlapping land claim. It was agreed upon by the Rio Grande that Texas would be entitled to its land, merely due to the timeline of events, Texas having claimed the border to the Rio Grande River before the Rio Grande Republic even existed. However, after the 1849 Texian Cession (where Texas sold it's redundant land claims to the United States), Texas offered Rio Grande a small monetary compensation to formally resolve the matter. While the payment given by Texas was certainly not as much as the land claim was worth, the gesture was well received and a welcome financial boost to the poor republic.

Independence

Sam Houston, as first president, was able to keep the peace with the Native Americans, and attempted to pass the Solemn Declaration, a treaty that gave the Indians the right to their land. After Mirabeau Lamar's failed War on the Indians, Houston was reelected by the Texan population, with a much stronger desire for peace with the Natives. Treaties were created with all tribes aside from the Comanches who were contiually waging war. The Comanche continued to be a problem and only in the late 1850s was a peace treaty enacted. The continued war against the Comanches by the Americans slowly whittled away at their numbers and several illegal invasions into Texas made by American forces penetrated into the heart of Comancheria. This led to a treaty that would ensure their continued survival. The First Texans were given rights and status the same as other Texians much earlier than their American counterparts, and were integrated into the fabric of Texian society.

1849 Texian Cession to the United States is the formal sale and survey of Texas' land claims in the aftermath of the Mexican-American War. After the United States received the Mexican Cession, the issue of the Texas-American border was still at question. The Pearce Boundary survey was chosen and agreed upon. The border extend east from the Rio Grande at N32 to W103, north to N37, east to W100, with the artificial border formally terminating at the North Fork of the Red River. Despite the sizable chunk of land this took out of the United States, it was preferred by both parties. The sale would help Texas settle debts resulting from Mirabeau Lamar's attacks on Native Americans, the Texian-Mexican War, and their financial support of the Rio Grande after their independence. The resultant purchase netted Texas 15 million dollars.

Slavery was abolished several years after independence, between 1851 and 1853. The primary reason to abolish slavery was to open trade negotiations with Mexico and the UK, who had abolished slavery themselves. After several years of debate, it was considered that the economic impacts of abolishing slavery and trading heavily with the UK was preferable to keeping slavery. As a result, Texas was a popular destination for runaway slaves, though some still continued to Mexico. (In this timeline, the Texans, though mostly from America, slowly waned on their support of slavery. With the inclusion of First Texans, black Texans were the next to be given rights).


Nearly fifty years after the Treaty of Velasco, Texas had a strong desire to revisit and repair relations with Mexico who still viewed Texas somewhat unfavourably. This formed the impetus of the Rio Grande Treaty of 1876, signed by Mexico, Rio Grande, and Texas. This treaty promoted economic cooperation and a mutual defence agreement (though this clause was never invoked).

20th Century

In 1901, the Spindetop field struck oil. This catapulted into Texas becoming the foremost producer of oil in the world, quickly making Texas very rich. Texoil and GulfCo, formed to work Spindletop, became the largest and most profitable companies in Texas.

The beginning of the Oil Boom in Texas led to a new wave of urbanisation rapibly converting Texas from a rural country to an urban country. By 1930, 40% of people lived in urban areas.


21st Century

Geography

Texas is the 4rd largest country in North America and the 39th largest country in the world, with a land area of 717,041sqkm.

Climate

Government and Politics

Government

President serves for 3 years non-consecutively, no more than 2 terms. Senators and House members serve for 3 years, no more than 2 terms.

There are 43 Senators and 294 House Representatives.

Politics in Texas is dominated by three parties: the Labor Party (left); the First Texan Party (indigenous/minority, centre); and the National Party (right). Though these three parties account for most votes, they only account for 80%, with an additional 20% represented in other parties, such as the People's Party (dem-soc); Green Party (environment); Texas Libertarians; among others.

Law

Criminal Law

Foreign Relations

Main Article: Foreign Relations of Texas

Rio Grande

Texas is an essential neighbour and trading partner to the Rio Grande. This partnership with Rio Grande resulted in the Rio Grande Treaty Area, with open borders between the two countries, the only identification required being a state issued driving license or identification card, whereas non-Texas/Riograndense nationals must pass the border with a valid passport.

Mexico

Military

Main Article: Texas Armed Forces

The Texas Armed Forces consists of 3 major branches: Texas Army; Texas Navy; and Texas Air Force, as well as 4 minor branches: Texas Coast Guard, Texas National Guard (the militia), Texas Marines, Texas Rangers.

Throughout its history, Texas has kept a relatively neutral stance. After the Texas revolution and the quiet support of the Rio Grande Republic's revolution, Texas has only been involved in WWI, WWII, and the 2001 Iraq War and War in Afghanistan.

Texas was involved in WWI, not due to release of the Zimmerman telegram, but the resumption of submarine warfare by the Germans.

Administrative Divisions

Main Article: Regions and Counties of Texas

There are 259 counties (condados) in Texas. There are 5 additional counties present in SA Texas: Encinal, Greer, Cimarron, Guymon (Texas Cty.,OK), and Beaver.

Each county runs on a Commissioner's Court with 4 elected commissioners, one from each of 4 precints in the county, and a county judge. There is at minimum, one county representative from each county in the House of Representatives, plus additional representatives dependant on population.

Texas is further divided into 6 regions: Panhandle, West, East, North, South, Central. Designated districts of these 6 regions (definited by clusters of counties) determine the number of senate seats.

There are 11 First Texan reserves throughout Texas. They are given a status equivalent of being a county AND a region/district, and therefore have representatives in the Senate and House of Representatives, determined in the same manner as with the rest of Texas, by territory (1 per) and by population (with preference, rounding up, minimum of 1).

Texas Dollar

Texas Three Dollar. The SA Texas Dollar differs in that the lower left THREE would instead be written as TRES

The Texan Dollar, popularly known as redbacks is the currency of Texas. They follow a standard design similar to the three dollar bill, with three different representations of denomination, ie: 3, THREE, and TRES. Denominations in bills would include $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500. This time, a mint would be present, with coinage being 1¢, 5¢, 25¢, 50¢. In the early 2000s, the $1 and $2 bills would be replaced with coins

Economy

Beef production represents the largest segment of Texas agriculture, followed by cotton, chicken, and dairy products.

Oil production still accounts for a large portion of Texas' economy. Texas has 790,000,000 m3 of oil in petroleum deposits. Every day, 730,000 m3 of oil is refined in Texas.

Despite its continued reliance on oil production, Texas has been steadily growing its renewable energy sector, producing 15% of its energy by wind. As well, the installation of solar panels on a large scale is expected to contribute a fair amount, no less than 4% by 2025.

Units of Measurement and Standards

Texas would convert to metric just after independence. Mexican units were in use in the interim period and still used when referencing land surveys, and Imperial units are all but phased out, except when trading with the US.

Energy

There is a cluster of 6 concentrated solar thermal plants southeast of El Paso, whose combined installed capacity can generate up to 950MW. Total actual capacity of each unit is: 147MW, 152MW, 152MW, 149MW, 161MW, and 154MW.


Dubs & Hughes has a facility west of Denton, for manufacturing wind turbine blades and tower base components, and a facility south of Dallas, for manufacturing the turbines themselves.

Transport

Road Transport

Truck transport accounts for a large amount of cargo transport within Texas, and to facilitate this, many medium and long distance trucks will haul two full trailers.

Texas is home to Caddo Motor Company, which is a builder of commercial medium and heavy duty trucks, and which has additional factories in the Netherlands and South Australia.

Three major automobile manufacturers have plants in Texas: SAAM; Rio Motors; and .

Railroads

North Texas Railroad, headquartered in Dallas.

Texas and Rio Grande Railroad, headquartered in Dos Laredos.

The Texas, Mexican and Pacific Railroad is headquartered in El Paso. It boasts the largest railroad network in Texas, in terms of route length.

Bexar Locomotive Company is a major locomotive manufacturer, in direct competition with EMD and GE, based in San Antonio.

Nueces Car and Foundry builds railroad equipment, based in Corpus Cristi.

Air Transport

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the largest airport in Texas and is also the headquarters of Texas International Airlines, the flag carrier of Texas, offering flights to 260 destinations in 64 countries.

Dallas Love Field is the headquarters of Southwest Airlines, a low-cost carrier which offers services to 12 countries and over 130 destinations.

Other major airports of Texas include San Antonio International Airport, Houston Intercontinental Airport, and El Paso International Airport.

There are several prominent aerospace manufactuers in Texas. The largest, Texavia is based in Houston, at Houston Hobby Airport. Texavia manufactures airliners and is 5th largest airliner manufacturer in the world. Worth Helicopters, Donnalley Aerospace, and Texavia have manufacturing facilities at Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth.

Water Transport

San Jacinto Shipyard

Demographics

Cities, towns, and metropolitan areas

Texas has 3 cities with populations exceeding 1 million, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston.

There are 3 metropolitan areas with greater than 1 million people:

  • Metroplex (Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton);
  • Galveston Bay (Houston-Baytown-Texas City);
  • Greater Capital Region (Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos-San Antonio-New Braunfels).

Additionally, there are 4 international metropolitan areas with greater than 1 million people (combined):

  • Paso del Norte (El Paso,TEX - Juarez,MEX - Las Cruces,US);
  • Twin Cities or Dos Laredos (Laredo,TEX - Laredo,RGR);
  • Reynosa-Hidalgo; (Hidalgo,TEX - Reynosa,RGR)
  • Paso del Golfo (Olmito,TEX - Matamoros,RGR).


Largest cities in Texas
Rank Name County Population Rank Name County Population
1 Houston Harris 1,800,000 11 Amarillo Potter-Randall 220,000
2 San Antonio Bexar 1,400,000 12 Lubbock Lubbock 180,000
3 Dallas Dallas 1,100,000 13 Denton Denton 135,000
4 Austin Travis 950,000 14 Waco McLennan 130,000
5 Fort Worth Tarrant 880,000 15 Marshall Harrison 120,000
6 El Paso El Paso 680,000 16 Abilene Taylor 115,000
7 Corpus Cristi Nueces 375,000 17 Midland Midland 110,000
8 Laredo Webb 310,000 18 McKinney Collin 105,000
9 Olmito Cameron 260,000 19 San Angelo Tom Green 103,000
10 Hidalgo Hidalgo 230,000 20 Beaumont Jefferson 100,000

Health

Healthcare in Texas is delivered through a publicly funded single payer health care system, which is run by a government department called Texas Health. Texas is claimed to have the best health care system in North America, surpassing even that of Canada.

Health tourism by Canadians, Americans, Riograndense, and Mexicans is frequent.

Education

There are over 1000 School Disitricts in Texas, which are run through the municipalities which they serve.

Ethnicity

The majority of Texans, about 2/3rds, are of either European or Latin American (Latino) descent. About 15% of Texans are black, 5% are First Texans (Native Americans), and 10% are from other ethnicities. In past years, immigration from Asia (India, China, Vietnam, Philippines) have increased, making up about 7% of the population.

Languages

The two common languages spoken by people throughout Texas is Texan English, which itself is a variety of a broader category of American English (with influences from British English), and Spanish. All Texans are taught English and Spanish, being bilingual. The daily use of languages is considered even, being a 50/50% English/Spanish split.

Religion

Religion % Number
Catholic 32%
Other Christians 26%
Protestant 12%
Jewish 1%
Other 5%
Irreligious 24%

Culture

Texan culture is influenced by its most prominent neighbours, that of the United States (and by extension, Canada), the Rio Grande, and Mexico; though Texas still has a unique cultural identity. Additionally, Texas has close ties with the United Kingdom, being major trade partners since its inception.

Texas is culturally intertwined with Mexico and Rio Grande, and vice versa. Latin American culture is prominent in Texas, alongside Texas' own unique national identity. As a result of this, Texas is commonly considered a Latin American country.


Symbols

There are a variety of symbols associated worldwide with Texas.

Literature

Music

Sports

Texas has three NAFL teams, the Houston Oilers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the San Antonio Texians. The North American Football League is an multi-national professional gridiron league consisting of 3 playing divisions (Western, Eastern, and Southern) with 48 member teams originating from Canada, Mexico, Rio Grande, Texas, and the United States.

Holidays

Holidays in Texas
Name Date Notes
New Year's Day 1 January
Independence Day 2 March
Labour Day 1 May
Veteran's Day 11 November
Christmas 25 December

Differences from State of Texas

Texan Cities

  • City populations have been slightly changed and reestimated to reflect new trends. Marshall is now a Top20 city, due to its proximity to Shreveport (replaces Longview and Tyler). The same is for Beaumont, due to its location between Houston and Lake Charles/Baton Rouge. Gainesville will become a larger city being on the border of TX/OK and along the route of NH1 and I35.
  • Brownsville will not exist in name (named after American), so it has been renamed to Olmito (which is a town nearby)
  • Plano and the surrounding areas will not be as large as it is. There will be no national corporations to move there because Texas is not a US state. So no more suburbs ruining that area.
  • Houston will still remain the centre of Oil exports for Texas, though it will be smaller in size. Operations for the US transferred to Baton Rouge-New Orleans-Lake Charles
  • Fort Hood is the centre of Texas' Army and Air Forces. The airport on base is considerably enlarged and has 2 long runways, plus a number of auxiliary runways. It can be comparable to Edward's AFB, in that it is the centre of testing and development for aircraft and weapons. In addition, there are several large heliports and small auxiliary airports located around the base. The base may not be as big as it is in present day, but it still remains an important military facility due to its central location.
  • Cities and locations in Texas are pronounced in the proper Spanish pronunciation, if it is derived from Spanish; Amarillo being a prime example. Rio Grande being Ree-o Grahn-deh,
  • Springfield Texas DOES NOT EXIST. There are 49 others to choose from, go there instead.

American Cities

  • Baton Rouge and New Orleans will be an equivalent replacement of Houston and its port. This will make the Port of New Orleans (along to Gulfport, Miss; Lake Charles; and Baton Rouge) the primary port faclities for the Southern US. The entire area will have a much larger population, with at least 4 million in the metro area, with another potentially 2-3 million in surrounding areas. Alongside the new ports, major refineries, industries, and companies will set up here instead of in Houston.
  • Oklahoma City replaces Dallas-Fort Worth. While in Texas, DFW will still be a major metro area, OKC now takes that torch for the US. Primarily, OKC will become a major shipping hub for most of the US.
  • Independence Missouri will replace Kansas City Missouri, because it makes no sense.

Territory

  • Gadsden Purchase is considered unneccessary by the US, as there is not much need for a 'southern' railroad route. Therefore, the southern transcontinental line is through Gallup NM. Tucson and Yuma are now Mexican. Tucson is now Mexico's largest city in the north and becomes a key trading point with the states. The Texas, Mexican and Pacific Railroad is a southern tri-national railroad that goes between Los Angeles US and Baton Rouge US via a southern route through Yuma, Tucson, El Paso, DFW, Marshall.
  • PUERTO RICO is the 50th state of the United States. Finally it will get what it deserves. And people pronounce it the right way, Pwehr-to Ree-co.

Companies

  • BNSF is headquarted in Independence, Missouri, since it cannot be in Fort Worth.
  • NASA's Jonhson Space Center will be located in Baton Rouge.
  • SpaceX will be located in America. Perhaps Louisiana for main testing sites. Boca Raton launch site is still a possibility.


Others

  • Texas is not considered a part of the American Bible Belt. Texas is more on the centre of the political spectrum, with an equal footing on left and right, versus primarily right as it is currently. Texans are, in general less reliant on religion.