By Anna Von Reitz
The Colonies gave rise to the Republics --- such as The Texas Republic (land) and The Republic of Texas (sea). These are two different organizations operating in two different jurisdictions. Later, provision was made (The Northwest Ordinance) by which Territories instead of Colonies could give rise to State Republics.
The Republics then gave rise to the States (land) and States of States (sea). These are also two different things operating in two different jurisdictions.
The Texas Republic gives rise to Texas, which is a member of The United States of America, which is a Federation of States.
The Republic of Texas gives rise to The State of Texas. which is a member of the States of America, which is a Confederacy of States of States.
