It could be a Republic.
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Yes, if at will means having the will to follow through with whatever is needed to enforce separation. Texas was recognized as an independent Republic by the United States before joining, therefore it would have a legal leg to stand on for separation.
The acropolis ('high city) was a fortified hill where the people of an independent city-state could take refuge when under attack. could take
Norway is an independent country and could survive without EU aid
Toyota Supras are not illegal in Texas if you have one that was produced while they were still being produced in Texas. If you buy one from out of the country then it could be. Also, if you have illegal aftermarket parts then you could be ticketed.
New Zealand is the least corruptible country, meaning its people are technically the most independent. However, Norway is the most developed country, which could also mean such thing.
After the Civil War, Texas was readmitted to the Union in 1870. It hasn't been its own country since then. Technically, it could now secede from the Union if it wanted to.
because the us government was faced with a threat of war with mexico, and thus could not annex them
Texas. It was a separate country (after defeating Mexico and winning independence) for ten years before joining the US because it was broke and could sell off pieces of the country (now a state) to the US to pay off its debts. It joined in 1845, four years before California.
It could, but as a separate independent country there is no reason why it should want to give up its independence and do so.
I'm assuming Mexico because it is right South of Texas but I could be wrong. (I don't mean to be racist either)