The reality?
Even if the current state Government stays in place, National Guard is called up in the name of the state and law enforcement stands in their posts this state would still go into turmoil and confusion. Despite the fact that Texas can easily stand on its own feet as a major power, would not keep it from going into a severe recession that could take 10-20 years to get back to where we are today. The money issue would be huge. I don’t think we have enough precious metals as a temporary back stop. Most likely oil would have to be used and would be viable for at least 10 years until things stabilized.
And this all assuming Texas separates without a wimper from the Federal Government.
The reality as Gen. Franks (lives in Midland by the way) would tell you, is that there will be war and Texas would be at a defensive war from the start and you do not fight such wars on your own turf. That is a losing proposition.
So Okies, New Mexicans and Louisianans would wake up one morning to the site of Texas troops digging in defensive lines and seizing any strategic places that is needed. And guess what? Louisianan oil fields is now OURS! Louisianan Salt Dome is now OURS! Louisianan Port of Southern Louisianan (the only deep water sea port in the country, Houston is currently building one, but it is not complete) is now OURS! Control of the Louisianan portion of the Mississippi River is now OURS!. Texas would need a navy and guess what, that nice boat of yours is now OURS! For defensive purposes the naval control would have to be extended to the Caribbean. That means seizing Miami, Key West and other islands.
Also guess what. Texas will put a premium on its survival, so OK, LA, NM your fucked! Okieland will be awash of so much blood that miners will be digging for iron a century later.
Aside from Rick Perry’s comment being the start of my talking about secession. I believe I was quite clear that I think ALL the red states should seceed. I never once mentioned Texas going it alone.