It was a new job in Texas and I was very excited both about the job and the move. I was nowhere as politically aware then as I am now - but even then (30 years ago) I knew that there was something refreshing about TX and something fossilized about MA.
This would be fun for you: Calculate the amount you’ve saved in income, property, sales (maybe not), excise, etc. taxes in the 30 years you’ve lived in TX vs. staying in MA.
Add in the personal freedoms you have there, and you’re living the “American Dream”. Good for you!!!