In a clear signal that Texans are ready to reclaim their right to self-government, supporters of the Texas First Pledge dominated races across the state, from the Legislature to local courthouses. The pledge, which commits signers to place Texas interests first and support Texans’ right to vote on independence, has now garnered 190 signers, including 65 current officeholders, 10 former officeholders, and 115 former candidates.

The Texas House saw a wave of Texas First champions secure victory on Tuesday. Representatives Steve Toth (HD 15), Shelley Luther (HD 62), Andy Hopper (HD 64), Mitch Little (HD 65), David Lowe (HD 91), Janis Holt (HD 18), Wesley Virdell (HD 53), AJ Louderback (HD 30), Brent Money (HD 2), and Keresa Richardson (HD 61) all claimed their seats, forming a powerful bloc of legislators committed to Texas sovereignty.

The revolution didn’t stop at the Legislature. County governments across Texas gained strong advocates for local sovereignty, with Christina Drewry winning her race for Smith County Commissioner, William Zagorski Sr. securing his seat as San Patricio County Commissioner, and Fred Brown claiming victory as Brazos County Commissioner. Texas law enforcement grew stronger, with John Rutherford and Ali Flores winning their races for Constable in Atascosa and Comal Counties, respectively.

“These victories represent a shift in Texas politics,” said Texas Nationalist Movement President Daniel Miller. “The political establishment tried to paint the Texas First Pledge as extreme, but these results prove what we’ve known all along – when Texans understand that their right to self-government is on the line, they’ll fight back. From the State Capitol to our county courthouses, pledge signers are building a fortress of liberty.”

The Texas First Pledge, found at taketexasback.com, commits officeholders to four key principles: placing Texas interests first, upholding Texans’ constitutional right to alter their government, supporting legislation for an independence referendum, and working toward a fair separation if Texans vote for independence.

The pledge has attracted signers from every level of Texas government, including statewide offices, legislative seats, county positions, municipal offices, State Board of Education members, and political party leadership roles.

“This is just the beginning,” Miller added. “The political establishment tried to peddle the propaganda that a candidate couldn’t support the right of the people to vote on TEXIT and win election. That lie was shattered last night.”

Current officeholder and candidates for the next election cycle can sign the pledge at this link: https://taketexasback.com/sign/. Texans who would like to register their support for the TNM and our work for a free and independent Texas can sign at this link: https://vote.tnm.me.