Daniel Miller and the TEXIT Debacle: The Incompetence that Doomed a Movement
In the expansive realm of Texas politics, Daniel Miller, the dynamic President of the Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM), has been a fervent advocate for the TEXIT movement since its inception in 1996. Recognized on major news networks and international outlets, Miller’s charismatic stance on Texas independence has positioned him as a central figure in the Lone Star State’s political landscape. As the face of the TEXIT movement, Miller’s leadership warrants scrutiny, delving into both successes and challenges that shape the narrative of his tenure.
Background History of Daniel Miller:
Daniel Miller, a sixth-generation Texan, brings a unique blend of tech consultancy and entrepreneurial spirit to the TEXIT movement. His political journey, however, is marked by setbacks. In the 2012 House District Republican primary, Miller faced a formidable defeat against Allan Ritter, securing only 27% of the votes. Undeterred, he ventured into the 2022 Texas Lt. Governor primary, yet the outcome echoed his previous loss, with Dan Patrick commanding 76% of the votes and Miller securing a distant second with just 7%. These early challenges in Miller’s political career provide context for the hurdles he would later navigate in steering the TEXIT movement toward its goal of Texas independence.
The Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM):
The TNM, under Daniel Miller’s leadership since its evolution in 2005, has become a pivotal force in Texas politics, not because of Miller’s involvement, but in spite of it. Evolving from a faction of the old Republic of Texas, the TNM’s mission is explicit: “the complete, total and unencumbered political, cultural and economic independence of Texas.” Operating as an unincorporated association, the TNM’s focus on peaceful political advocacy, education, and the pursuit of a statewide referendum sets the stage for the TEXIT movement. Miller’s role extends beyond advocacy, as he testifies on legislation and participates in conferences globally, solidifying the TNM’s status as a formidable political entity.
Series of Failures:
Referendum Mishaps:
The handling of the TEXIT referendum became a critical juncture in Miller’s leadership. He failed to understand the law and submit ballots on time. He failed to understand the legal requirement for wet signatures. And technical glitches on the petition website likely meant that many more signatures could have been obtained. These missteps not only delayed the movement’s momentum but raised questions about the TEXIT leadership’s competence and preparedness.
The technical failure of the petition website was particularly problematic. For days, perhaps weeks, programming errors plagued the platform, preventing individuals from completing the registration process. The system’s incapacity to rectify errors disenfranchised countless individuals. The severity of these issues questioned the TEXIT movement’s technological infrastructure and its ability to navigate complex legal processes. We should also mention that this is actually the type of business that is Miller’s main job … and it failed miserably.
TEXITCON Press Restrictions:
The TEXITCON event, which was a great idea that was long overdue, faced a critical misstep under Miller’s leadership – a failure to allow free press opportunities. The Texas Liberty Journal’s attempts to secure a press pass were met with complete silence, pointing to a broader issue of restricted media coverage and public awareness. Access to the event would only be possible if one paid for admission. This is not how the press operates and any amateur event organizer would know this. This communication breakdown not only hindered media engagement but also raised concerns about the real motivations of the event. Was it about awareness and organization? Or was it just about making money?
This press restriction holds broader implications. Limited media coverage restricts the dissemination of information about the TEXIT movement’s goals, progress, and activities. The absence of a robust media presence opens the door to misinformation and limits constructive public discourse. In a movement where public perception is pivotal, stifling media access has far-reaching consequences, potentially isolating the TEXIT movement from valuable feedback and alternative viewpoints.
Legal Troubles and Financial Irregularities:
a. IRS Closure of 501c(4):
A significant episode under Miller’s leadership was the closure of TNM’s 501c(4) status by the IRS in May 2023. This move may signal legal troubles or it may once again represent incompetence. In the very least it represents a lack of transparency as no mention of this has been made by the TNM. The closure raises questions about the internal governance and financial practices of the Texas Nationalist Movement Inc. as well. Did they stop being a non-profit? Where is the money from the online store going?
The IRS closure unveils a broader challenge in managing the legal aspects of the movement. As a key advocacy organization, maintaining compliance with federal regulations is paramount. The closure not only tarnishes the image of the TNM but underscores the importance of robust governance mechanisms in movements of this nature.
b. Business Registration Shell Game:
Further scrutiny reveals a concerning practice – the shelling of the Texas Business Registration through another company, “TNM Protective Services, LLC.” This maneuver introduces an element of opaqueness into the organizational structure. Coupled with the inactive status of the “Texas Nationalist Movement Foundation Inc”, this prompts questions about organizational transparency and accountability.
The use of multiple entities and the status of these entities raise concerns about financial practices and organizational integrity. Advocating for political, cultural, and economic independence necessitates a level of transparency that aligns with the movement’s core values. The complexities in business registration demand a closer examination of the TEXIT movement’s financial strategies and its commitment to ethical conduct.
c. Lost Domain Name
When Miller launched his book in 2020 “Texit: Why and How Texas Will Leave The Union“, the back cover of his book listed his domain as www.DanielMiller.com. Sometime after the publication he lost control of his own domain. This often happens when the owner fails to pay the renewal fee to their domain host. Generally, domain names run about $15.00 / year but when the owner fails to renew a domain, ‘squatters’ can jump in and grab it. Often, they will then jack up the price and hope that the owner will pay to have it restored. For common names, or names of celebrities, the fee can go up quite a bit. In this case, DanielMiller.com is currently offered for sale at $79,888.
Few in their right mind would pay such a fee and such a domain name is only valuable to a person who shares this name…that’s a pretty small market. This appears to be the case for Miller who has subsequently registered the domain www.DanielOMiller.com … adding the ‘O’. But the question remains, how does one fail to renew their own domain name? What does it say about a person’s management skills that they would fail at such a simple task? Miller has not returned our inquiry so we are unable to get his side of the story.
The Elusive Financial Trail:
The uncertainty surrounding the online TEXIT product store adds another layer to this financial opaqueness. With little information available about the revenue distribution and the company handling these transactions, questions linger about the accountability of the TEXIT movement. Transparency in financial matters is not just a legal requirement but a moral obligation, especially for a movement that seeks to empower Texans in determining their destiny.
Conclusion: A Call for Renewed Leadership in the TEXIT Movement
As we meticulously examine Daniel Miller’s leadership of the TEXIT movement, a pattern of failures and incompetence emerges, raising serious questions about his ability to steer the movement forward after over two decades. The challenges faced, from referendum mishaps to the restrictions on press freedom and legal and financial irregularities, paint a concerning picture of the movement’s current trajectory.
Delayed ballot submissions, a lack of understanding about legal requirements, and technical failures on the petition website, showcase a level of incompetence that is detrimental to a movement striving for Texas independence. These missteps not only hinder the momentum of TEXIT but also cast doubt on Miller’s capacity to navigate the intricate legal and technological landscape that such a movement demands.
The press restrictions observed at TEXITCON further underscore a deficiency in leadership. In a movement that claims to champion transparency and democratic principles, stifling media access raises serious concerns about accountability and openness. The lack of media engagement limits public awareness and stifles constructive discourse, hindering the movement’s ability to gain broad support.
The IRS shut down the 501c(4), a move that typically happens after a company fails to turn in its forms for 3 consecutive years. The questionable business registration practices that hide who is running the company reveal an unsettling lack of governance and transparency. For a movement that advocates for the political, cultural, and economic independence of Texas, such financial opaqueness is not just a red flag; it is a fundamental betrayal of the ideals the movement professes.
After more than 20 years under Miller’s leadership, it becomes imperative for the people invested in the TEXIT movement to critically assess its direction. The numerous failures and shortcomings raise a pivotal question: Is Daniel Miller the right leader to guide the movement into the future? A movement takes more than passion to succeed, it takes leadership, experience, and competence. Perhaps it is time for the people to seek out a new representative who can bring these fresh perspectives and a strategic understanding of the complexities of politics.
Moving the TEXIT movement forward requires adept leadership that can learn from past mistakes, adapt to challenges, and effectively navigate the intricate web of politics, legality, and public relations. The vision of a free and independent Texas is too significant to be hindered by the failures of the past. It is time for the people to seek a leader who can reinvigorate the movement, inspire confidence, and, most importantly, lead Texas toward a future that aligns with the aspirations of its people.
Dallas, TX – A Dallas pediatrician, once hailed as a “trusted resource” for troubled teens, has thrown in the towel on her medical career. Dr. May Lau, the UT Southwestern associate professor whose office walls likely echoed with the sobs of confused adolescents, has voluntarily surrendered her Texas medical license. This comes hot on the heels of a blistering lawsuit from Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused her of peddling banned gender-transition drugs to at least 21 minors, all while allegedly doctoring records to dodge the law.
Let’s rewind the tape, because this isn’t just another footnote in the endless culture war skirmishes. It’s a stark reminder that in the Lone Star State, at least, the adults in the room are finally drawing a line in the sand against the medical-industrial complex’s latest fad: turning kids into lab rats for irreversible experiments.
Senate Bill 14, signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott in 2023 and upheld by the Texas Supreme Court, couldn’t be clearer: No puberty blockers, no cross-sex hormones, no mutilating surgeries for anyone under 18 chasing a “gender identity” that clashes with their biology. It’s common-sense guardianship, rooted in the unshakeable truth that children—bless their impressionable hearts—aren’t equipped to consent to life-altering alterations pushed by activists masquerading as healers.
Paxton’s office dropped the hammer on Lau back in October 2024, filing suit in Collin County and laying out a dossier of alleged deceit that would make a Watergate operative blush. We’re talking falsified prescriptions, bogus billing codes, and medical records twisted to make testosterone shots look like treatment for anything but affirming a minor’s delusion about their sex... alleges Paxton. Paxton says over 20 kids—biological females, no less—got dosed with this controlled substance, all post-ban, in direct defiance of Texas Health & Safety Code § 161.702(3). And for good measure, Paxton tacked on claims under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, painting Lau as a scofflaw who didn’t just break the rules; she gamed the system to keep the hormone pipeline flowing.
Lau’s professional bio paints her as the epitome of the caring clinician: A pediatric specialist at Children’s Medical Center Dallas and Plano, with a self-proclaimed mission to “guide my patients to make the best and healthiest decisions for them“—alongside their parents, naturally. Her Healthgrades profile boasts expertise in adolescent health, reproductive woes, and menstrual mysteries, and she’s even open to telehealth chats for the Zoom-generation youth. But peel back the polish, and the shine fades fast: A measly 2.7-star rating from patients, whispers of controversy, and now this. Affiliated with powerhouse institutions like UT Southwestern, Lau wielded privileges that let her roam hospital halls unchecked—until Paxton turned the spotlight.
The fallout? Swift and surgical. As the case barreled forward, Paxton inked a Rule 11 agreement with Lau, slamming the brakes on her patient-facing practice mid-litigation. No more stethoscope sessions, no more “guidance” sessions that could scar a lifetime. And now, the coup de grâce: Her license is toast, voluntarily surrendered to the Texas Medical Board, ensuring she can’t play white-coated wizard with Texas tykes ever again. The civil suit chugs on, with Paxton gunning for injunctions and fines up to $10,000 per violation—because accountability isn’t optional when you’ve potentially wrecked young bodies and psyches for ideology’s sake.
Attorney General Paxton didn’t mince words in his victory lap, and why should he? “Doctors who permanently hurt kids by giving them experimental drugs are nothing more than disturbed left-wing activists who have no business being in the medical field,” he thundered in a statement that lands like a constitutional thunderclap. “May Lau has done untold damage to children, both physically and psychologically, and the surrendering of her Texas medical license is a major victory for our state. My case against her for breaking the law will continue, and we will not relent in holding anyone who tries to ‘transition’ kids accountable.“
Spot on, Ken. This isn’t about cruelty; it’s about custody of the innocent. While the ACLU’s Harper Seldin wails that such enforcement is a “predictable and terrifying result,” trotting out the tired trope of politicians meddling between “families and their doctors,” let’s call the bluff. Families? Try ideologues greenlighting puberty blockers for preteens. Best medical judgment? More like Big Pharma’s profit playbook, subsidized by blue-state bureaucrats and cheered by coastal elites who wouldn’t dream of letting their own kids near the knife.
Lau’s capitulation isn’t isolated—it’s the latest domino in Paxton’s crusade. Just this year, he’s reined in three other Lone Star docs for similar sins, while states like Arkansas and Florida see their bans clobbered in court only to bounce back on appeal. Twenty-six states now stand athwart this madness, a federalist firewall against the transgender tide.
For constitutional conservatives, this saga sings the praises of federalism at its finest: States as laboratories of liberty, shielding the vulnerable from federal overreach and cultural contagions alike. Dr. Lau’s license loss? It’s not vengeance; it’s vindication. A win for wary parents, bewildered youth, and the unyielding biology that no amount of activism can rewrite. As Paxton presses on, one can’t help but wonder: Who’s next in the crosshairs? Because in Texas, the housecleaning has only just begun.
Here is a comprehensive summary of the benefits Michael W. Kovacs receives under his 2022 employment agreement as City Manager of the City of Fate, Texas. Actual document provided at end.
💼 Compensation & Salary
- Base Salary: $202,436.34 annually, paid biweekly.
- Salary Adjustments: Automatically increased in accordance with any general cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) applied to executive-level employees.
- Performance-Based Raises: Salary and/or benefits may increase based on annual performance evaluations.
- Salary Floor: Cannot be reduced below the base salary without mutual written agreement.
🏥 Health, Disability & Life Insurance
- Full Coverage: City pays 100% of premiums for health, hospitalization, surgical, dental, vision, and comprehensive medical insurance for Kovacs and his dependents.
- Life Insurance: City pays for a policy worth three times his annual salary. Policy is owned by Kovacs; premiums treated as taxable income.
🕒 Paid Time Off (PTO) & Leave
- Accrues PTO under the same policies as other employees.
- May accrue and carry forward unused PTO.
- Upon termination (excluding resignation or retirement), will be compensated for all unused PTO.
- Entitled to military leave under the same provisions as all employees.
🚗 Automobile Allowance
- Receives $7,000 annually (paid monthly) for vehicle purchase, lease, operation, and maintenance.
- May request IRS standard mileage reimbursement for official business beyond 100 miles from Fate.
🏦 Retirement Benefits
- Enrolled in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).
📚 Professional Development & Memberships
- City pays for:
- Membership dues (e.g., ICMA and other professional associations).
- Travel and expenses for attending national, regional, state, and local meetings and conferences.
- Short courses, institutes, seminars for professional growth.
- Membership fees for local civic clubs or organizations.
- Reasonable expenses for job-related meals and social engagements.
- Provided laptop, mobile phone, and/or tablet for business and personal use (must return upon termination).
🛡️ Severance Package
- If terminated without cause:
- Receives 12 months’ salary as severance.
- Includes accrued PTO and continued health benefits (subject to caps).
- Severance is forfeited if:
- Terminated for a felony, moral turpitude misdemeanor, or conflict-of-interest violations.
- Resigns voluntarily or retires.
🏠 Residency Requirement
- Must maintain residence within Fate city limits.
🕰️ Work Schedule & Expectations
- Flexible hours expected, including significant time outside normal office hours.
- May establish own work schedule as long as job duties are fulfilled.
⚖️ Indemnification & Legal Support
- City will indemnify and defend Kovacs (including attorney’s fees, costs, settlements, etc.) for any legal actions related to his job unless his actions involve gross negligence, bad faith, or willful misconduct.
- Continues to receive legal support and reasonable consulting fees/travel expenses even after separation, if related to job duties or litigation where he is a witness/advisor.
- Independent legal representation available upon request, at City’s expense (within reason).
📉 Suspension & Termination
- May be suspended with full pay and benefits by majority City Council vote.
- Kovacs must receive written notice of charges within 10 days and can request a hearing (open or closed session).
📜 Ethical Standards & Restrictions
- Prohibited from:
- Endorsing candidates.
- Donating to campaigns.
- Participating in political fundraising or petitions.
- Protected from being ordered to violate these principles by any City official.
- Must uphold ICMA Code of Ethics.
📈 Outside Activities
- May engage in teaching or consulting only with prior approval of the City Council.
- Such work must not interfere with City duties or present conflicts of interest.
📑 Other Provisions
- Bonding: City pays for any fidelity or similar bonds required by law.
- Dispute Resolution: Parties must attempt non-binding mediation before filing any lawsuit.
- Precedence Clause: Terms of this agreement supersede conflicting City policies or laws (unless prohibited by law).
Does Crockett want Trump dead? – Sponsors “DISGRACED Former Protectees Act” to make it happen.
Dallas, TX — A storm is brewing in North Texas politics as Rep. Jasmine Crockett [D-TX-30], whose district lies just south of Dallas, faces fierce backlash from Texas Republicans. The uproar stems from her co-sponsorship of H.R.8081, the “Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act.” This bill, had it passed, would have stripped former President Donald Trump of his Secret Service protection following his conviction on felony charges in New York.
The call for Crockett’s resignation was led by 16 Texas Republicans, including prominent figures such as State Rep. Brian Harrison and State Sen. Bob Hall. In a letter released Monday, these lawmakers stated, “Texans believe that, regardless of party, Presidents of the United States of America, both current and former, must be protected.”
Crockett’s legislative move came under intense scrutiny especially after the recent assassination attempt on Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump, grazed by a bullet that penetrated his right ear, was swiftly attended to by secret service, who surrounded the President while other agents neutralized the would be assassin.
Despite the controversy, Crockett remained defiant. Her office has yet to comment on the calls for her resignation or her stance on the bill following the assassination attempt. On her official X account, Crockett expressed her concerns, stating, “My thoughts are with Mr. Trump as he recovers. My deepest appreciation is extended to law enforcement for their selfless & decisive action. Political violence in all forms must be condemned.”
Hollow words from a Congressman that literally would vote to put his life in jeopardy. Maybe Mrs. Crockett should have thought about that before cosponsoring the bill.
With Crockett up for re-election, the timing of this controversy could not be more pivotal. Facing Independent candidate Ken Ashby, who is gaining traction among conservative voters, Crockett finds herself in a precarious position. Notably, there is no Republican candidate running in District 30, making Ashby the primary conservative alternative.
Crockett’s political career has been marked by her dedication to civil liberties and justice, particularly for underrepresented communities. From her early days as a public defender to her tenure in the Texas House of Representatives, she has consistently championed progressive causes. However, her involvement with the controversial DISGRACED Former Protectees Act has cast a shadow over her legislative achievements.
Ken Ashby, the independent challenger, has seized this opportunity to criticize Crockett’s judgment and question her commitment to the safety and security of American leaders. In a recent statement, Ashby remarked, “This bill is a dangerous precedent. We must protect all our Presidents, past and present, to uphold the dignity of the office and ensure national security.”
As Election Day approaches, voters in Texas’ 30th District will have to weigh Crockett’s track record of advocacy and reform against the recent controversy and the calls for her resignation. The outcome of this race could significantly impact the political landscape in North Texas, highlighting the ongoing tensions and divisions within the state’s political sphere.
About Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has a storied career dedicated to public service and justice. She has worked as a public defender, civil rights attorney, and was a key figure in the Texas House of Representatives. Crockett has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform, economic opportunity, and civil liberties. Her work in Congress aims to expand healthcare access, voting rights, and economic equity across Texas. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and holds degrees from Rhodes College and the University of Houston.
As the political drama unfolds, one thing remains clear: the voters of District 30 have a critical decision to make, one that will resonate far beyond the boundaries of North Texas.
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