I’m a Texan that has been living in California frequently during the time period we are talking about, I think this is different, not in California but in national reporting and writing, where I see the more focused attacks on Texas is in the media culture, and news, and scripts for TV and movies, and comedy, Texas is portrayed as regressive, racist, mean, republican, and as moving backwards.
Texas maintains and grows among the public in fly over country, but the national media left is becoming more hostile.
I don't doubt you. The state of Texas has become the de facto fortress of last retreat for real Americans. It's also become economically strong, and has retained its historical independent character, despite every force that has been brought to bear against it.
Naturally, the liberal elite senses this, and has rightfully singled out Texas as the central target in their war to defeat the last Americans standing.
They've got a hard row to hoe, though. As the old saying goes, 'Money talks, and bs walks." There's no denying that Texas has got it right. While the blue states are crumbling, Texas and other red states are getting better every year. That has to be giving the little Commies night sweats.