I love Texas. Love the people, the freedom and everything about it. That VIRUS named Californians however ... not so much.
I dreamed about retiring and moving to Texas ... now? Nope. Not with that VIRUS named Californians infecting it and turning it purple.
No way. HATE Californians ('cept Jim & John. They're about the only two sane people I can think of in that state.)
Aha! Which state are you in, now?
I was born in Texas and hoped to return when I retired, but like you, I fear it is headed to the Left from all of the libs escaping from the Land of Fruits and Nuts. I was considering Georgia when I retire as well, but am rethinking that as well. Maybe Tennessee, Kentucky or South Carolina...