I live in Tx too. Still leans conservative although lots more illegals and influx of libs. Lack of GOP conservative message here and all of the USA can be disastrous. People will go conservative if there is a strong message and leadership. We have some of that in Tx but not enough.
The people of the USA are ripe for the picking but we need
GOP leaders who are strong leaders and teachers. As for the current GOP grade? B- in Tx and D- in USA overall.
Your B- is being too generous. Seriously, does any conservative in TX look to Perry, KBH, or Cornyn for real direction? All are noncommital types.