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Texas Speaker Proposes Study on Absorbing Seceding New Mexico Counties

4/3/2026

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Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows initiated a study into absorbing New Mexico counties that seek to secede.
The move follows New Mexico Republicans' failed proposal to amend the state constitution for secession.
Burrows supports the idea, citing cultural disconnects with the state capital.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham's office says there are no plans to allow counties to secede due to Democratic control of the legislature.

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Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows initiated a study into absorbing New Mexico counties that seek to secede.
The move follows New Mexico Republicans' failed proposal to amend the state constitution for secession.
Burrows supports the idea, citing cultural disconnects with the state capital.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham's office says there are no plans to allow counties to secede due to Democratic control of the legislature.