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Plan to secede Galveston from Texas for gambling revival
Galveston businessman Weinert proposes de annexation and statehood steps to transform the island into a Las Vegas style resort hub with casinos and horse racing. He cites 1950s open vice era and argues revenue loss after Texas crackdown harmed tourism, urging a special election and legislative approval to restore economic vitality. Local officials express skepticism but note tourism and new hotels may aid revival.
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