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The Republic of Texas remaining independent and surviving to modern day is slim, it still remains an interesting topic. I have been brainstorming a possible path for Texas to take an remain independent, and I believe it may be plausible.


The first thing Texas must do upon declaring Independence, is to adopt a very aggressive immigration policy. In 1836 there were millions of Europeans seeking to start over somewhere else. Be it due to famine, war, disease, political and economic turmoil, if Texas ambassadors could recruit these people someway (possibly offering free land) it might not take more than a decade or so to reach 1 million people. They would have to secure about 2000 settlers a month, but it is certainly possible.

2. US civil war
If the civil war still happens in 1861, Texas could be in a good position to benefit financially. The CSA could use the Texas ports of Houston and Galveston to ship their cotton to GB and France. It would be both European nations best intetest to help gaurd these shipments as well. Texas could see it self rich by 1865

3. French invasion of Mexico

If Texas can survive until 1862, it would be presented with an interesting delimma, but it would be as such that Texas could benefit from. If Texas aids France, then Napoleon 3 could be persuaded to recognize the Republic as a reward for Texan support. If Texas sides with Benito Juarez, Mexico could offer the same deal. It would ultimately depend on who is president at the time. If Texas sides with Mexico, it could lead with an alliance that similar to NAFTA.

4. Oil
If Texas could find away to remain until the 1870s, the discovery of oil could be a life saver. Texas would be in a position to get rich off of oil trade. It may not be the sole reason it could survive beyond 1870s, but with oil exports and other natural resources, it could prove to be invaluable.

If Texas can survive until 1880s I believe it would be in a position to remain independent to the modern day.

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