The Free Land of The 2nd Texas Republic is a huge, socially progressive nation, renowned for its compulsory military service. The hard-working, democratic population of 923 million 2nd Texas Republicians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The tiny government juggles the competing demands of Welfare, Defense, and Education. The average income tax rate is 8.4%.

The 2nd Texas Republician economy, worth 45.1 trillion redbacks a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with major contributions from Woodchip Exports, Cheese Exports, and Tourism. Average income is 48,859 redbacks, with the richest citizens earning 5.4 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is moderate, with the police force struggling against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. The 2nd Texas Republic's national animal is the armadillo.

The 2nd Texas Republic is ranked 113,171^st in the world and 94^th in Socialists for Most Beautiful Environments, with 548.5 pounds of wildlife per square mile.