If Texas secedes as a result of the US migrant crisis, the country’s economy will suffer greatly, Al Arabiya reports. The state produces and processes most of the oil and gas in the US and ranks first in GDP, population growth and exports.
Texas accounts for half of the oil production and a quarter of the gas production in the US.
If Texas were a separate country, it would rank ninth in the ranking of the largest economies on the planet, ahead of Russia, Spain and Australia. Texas contributes significantly to the economic strength and prosperity of America.
The state, which borders Mexico, is also the energy hub of the US. It produces and processes most of the oil and gas in the country. Texas is a leader in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
For 10 years, Texas was an independent republic recognized by the United States, France and Spain. 170 years ago, the US Congress passed a resolution on the need to annex Texas. A year later, the Republic of Texas officially became the 28th American state.
Texas is a major player in the political arena, holding the second-largest number of electoral votes and seats in the U.S. Congress [after California]. The state also has a strong influence on border issues with Mexico, immigration policy, and national security.
Last week, the Supreme Court ordered the removal of barbed wire fences along the southern border with Mexico, but Texas officials ignored the ruling. There is a possibility that a civil war could break out if federal authorities try to force Texas to comply with the court order.