GETTY People in Texas are calling for a referendum

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Since the nation decided to back Brexit, secessionist groups from New England in the east to the Pacific Coast in the west have been inspired to throw off the yoke. Across the pond in Texas, activists believe they could stand alone because their $1.6trillion a year economy would be one of the 10 largest in the world. Momentum is gathering so much so, the hashtag #Texit and #Texodus is trending on social media site Twitter. After the Brexit result came in on Friday last week, Daniel Millar, president of the Texas Nationalist Movement, called on Texas governor and Republican Greg Abbott to hold a referendum on leaving the US.

GETTY The people of Britain backed Brexit in last week's referendum

It is now important for Texas to look to #Brexit as an inspiration and an example that Texans can also take control of our destiny Daniel Millar, president of the Texas Nationalist Movement

He said: “The Texas Nationalist Movement is formally calling on the Texas governor to support a similar vote for Texans. “It is now important for Texas to look to #Brexit as an inspiration and an example that Texans can also take control of our destiny. “It is time for Texans to rally with us and fight for the right to become a self-governing nation.” Campaigners tried but failed to get a succession question on the ballot in November, but Mr Miller said Brexit had inspired him to try again in 2018. He added: “Texit is in the air.”

Activist Justin Moldow added: “We must secede to have greater control over our government. And we must secede to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our prosperity. “Will you join us in taking a stand against tyranny and support secession in 2016? Will you support us in a #Texit? If the Brits can do it, why can’t we? Independence movements for Texas and other states are not something new - Texas was an independent nation after the Texas Revolution against Mexico between 1836 and 1845. Its last serious attempt to the US was during the Reconstruction era, in 1869,the US Supreme Court settled the matter. Shortly after Mr Obama’s e-election, the White Hose was forced to respond to a Texit petition that gathered more than 125,000 votes, but the answer was no.

@GregAbbott_TX It may be getting old but this movement will not go away #Texit the people want it, and believe in it!!! — Colton (@Coltonbrim) July 2, 2016