Laura, it was a fun urmor while it lasted. Thanks for pointing this out (I
wasn't really worried). This information came in the form of a 5th
generation forwarded e-mail sent during the presidential race to point out
what would happen if Kerry became president.
Just proves  - don't believe politicians!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Laura Hensey" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 8:08 AM
Subject: Texas and secession


> Friends Texian and otherwise,
>
> According to my colleagues at the Texas State Library, there never was any
> provision to allow secession:
>   http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ref/abouttx/annexation/
>
> While I'm sad to quash such a fun rumor, we are all about documenting the
> actions of government, and preserving that documentation that the truth
may
> win out.
>
> In case you're curious, I am 3rd generation Texan, and have heard this
rumor
> much of my life.
>
> Cheers,
> Laura Hensey
>
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