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1. Tejanos never crossed the border; the border crossed them.

Thu Oct 5, 2023, 11:35 AM

Oct 2023

Texas was Spanish or Mexican territory for longer than it's been American. You can't change that. Many large cities in Texas are over 70% Mexican descendent.

https://hcnmedia.com/news/latinos-in-the-united-states-the-10-cities-with-the-most-hispanics/ (scroll to the bottom)

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West Texas Billionaires Set Aim At Forcing Hispanics Out Of Texans [View all] Shell_Seas Oct 2023 OP

Tejanos never crossed the border; the border crossed them. eppur_se_muova Oct 2023 #1

So true. demosincebirth Oct 2023 #2

Not just the cities either Vogon_Glory Oct 2023 #9

Texans of Mexican descent are not necessarily Dems NCIndie Oct 2023 #3

According to exit polls, 62% of Hispanics vote Democrat in Texas. Shell_Seas Oct 2023 #6

Many (38%) but not most VOTE nonDem NCIndie Oct 2023 #7

Another 'lost cause'. keithbvadu2 Oct 2023 #4

These people are just plain evil. Lonestarblue Oct 2023 #5

I can think of better places than Texas! LeftInTX Oct 2023 #11

Force Hispanics out of Texas? Can't be done Vogon_Glory Oct 2023 #8

Kick us out. We need a reason to leave the state. Hubby won't go! LeftInTX Oct 2023 #10