Michael, there will have to be enough Texans who try to persuade their House Representatives. Other activity would include writing to the opinion dept. of newspapers, participating in public rallies and speaking with friends and neighbors. People out of state can help by writing letters to Texas newspapers. Those are all of the things I can think of at the moment. I would recommend that no one mentions the 13 year old boy or his project. Stay on the positive side (e.g. mention the meager number of men who enlisted in the Union Army without stating they were "traitors". Even I can omit that one. (: