Interesting comment someone posted on the articles link...

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"I think I have this right, but am not a student of history of Texas, but Texas might also threaten to use its treaty with the United States executed when it joined the existing States.

Because it was a Republic, Texas entered with the right to divide itself into 6 States. That would give it 12 Senators, if it chose that option.

I know they wouldn't do it, but wouldn't it be fun to see."