The Federal Government’s decisions have once again demonstrated a lack of prioritization for American citizens—specifically, the people of Texas. Recently, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) lacks the necessary funds to protect Americans as we move deeper into hurricane season. This shortfall arises due to a staggering $640 million allocation this year to support “migrant resettlement”.

Texas, which often bears the brunt of both federal mismanagement and natural disasters, deserves better and leaves Texans asking the question, “Why do we even pay taxes to a union that deprioritizes its own citizens?”

The neglect shown by Washington reaffirms the Texas Nationalist Movement’s commitment to TEXIT as the only viable path for securing our state’s future.

The current administration’s priorities have left federal agencies underfunded at critical moments, allegedly due to redirected funds aimed at handling the ongoing migrant crisis. Governor Greg Abbott has sharply criticized this misstep, demanding that funds be redirected back to natural disaster relief. Despite mounting losses from Hurricane Helene, with vast swathes of homes destroyed and communities disrupted, FEMA’s meager distribution of $750 grocery grants to affected families barely scratches the surface of what is needed to rebuild.

This fraught situation highlights the federal government’s continual failure to effectively manage crises that impact Texans directly—a scenario TNM has been warning about repeatedly. What becomes evident is the necessity for Texas to fully embrace the opportunity to govern itself, establishing systems that prioritize Texans without having to rely on federal decision-makers who have proven time and again to prioritize elsewhere. The call for independence through TEXIT is not just about relief; it’s about ensuring that Texans’ security and well-being are never compromised by bureaucratic oversights beyond our control.

The sheer magnitude of FEMA’s shortfall underscores the urgent need for Texans to take their destiny into their own hands. As the federal government continues its misplaced priorities, it’s clear that the path forward for Texas must diverge significantly from the trail Washington insists on blazing. TEXIT represents the clearest and most assured path to ensuring that Texas can make decisions that prioritize its citizens first. Join us in the movement towards full independence—because Texas cannot afford to wait any longer.