Scenarios about 'Texas'
A state in the southern United States with a unique history including periods as a Spanish colony, Mexican territory, independent republic, and U.S. state. Texas's distinct cultural identity, strategic geographic position, and economic significance make it a frequent subject in alternate history scenarios exploring different outcomes of its independence movement, the Mexican-American War, or its potential continued existence as a sovereign nation.
What If Dallas and Fort Worth Remained Separate Economic Centers?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Dallas and Fort Worth never unified their economic interests, resulting in two competing metropolitan hubs in North Texas instead of today's integrated DFW Metroplex.
What If Houston Had Zoning Laws?
Exploring the alternate timeline where America's fourth-largest city adopted comprehensive zoning ordinances, dramatically altering its urban development, economic growth patterns, and cultural identity.
What If Texas Maintained Stronger Local Control?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Texas preserved greater local autonomy through stronger county governments and weaker state centralization, reshaping its political landscape, economic development, and relationship with the federal government.
What If Texas Remained Independent?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Republic of Texas never joined the United States, instead developing as a sovereign nation that shaped North American geopolitics in profound ways.
What If Texas Retained Its Independence?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Republic of Texas never joined the United States, remaining a sovereign nation to the present day and reshaping North American geopolitics.