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IrishBubbaLiberal

(2,561 posts)
87. Texas Sucks !,
Fri Feb 21, 2025, 05:54 PM
Feb 2025

Texas SUCKS

https://www.tpr.org/public-health/2024-07-19/new-report-ranks-texas-as-one-of-the-worst-states-for-womens-health-and-reproductive-care

report ranks Texas as one of the worst states for women’s health and reproductive care


https://www.sacurrent.com/news/texas-ranks-in-bottom-10-in-new-study-on-the-best-and-worst-educated-us-states-36731815

Texas ranks in bottom 10 in new study on the best- and worst-educated U.S. states
The study comes as experts warn Gov. Greg Abbott's school-voucher plan could further hinder educational outcomes.

By Michael Karlis on Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 3:42 pm

https://hoodline.com/2025/02/texas-ranks-second-to-last-in-u-s-for-high-school-diploma-attainment-wallethub-analysis-reveals/

TEXAS RANKS SECOND TO LAST IN U.S. FOR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA ATTAINMENT, WALLETHUB ANALYSIS REVEALS


https://sanangelolive.com/news/education/2024-01-17/texas-ranked-one-dumbest-states

Texas Ranked as One of the Dumbest States

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas-el-paso/news/2024/07/17/cnbc-names-texas-worst-state-in-america-for-quality-of-life

CNBC names Texas worst state in America for quality of life in 2024

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/2021/09/19/texas-ranks-last-near-last-some-childrens-health-metrics/8378932002/

Texas rank last or near last in children's and women's health?

An Older report….
https://news.utexas.edu/2018/02/14/texas-ranks-near-bottom-for-political-and-civic-involvement/

Texas Ranks Near Bottom for Political Participation and Civic Involvement


https://texashousers.org/2021/03/18/the-gap-report-2021-texas-affordable-housing/

Texas ranks at the bottom for affordable and available housing for Extremely Low Income renters.

https://www.freedominthe50states.org/personal

Texas at Bottom for Personal Freedoms

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Meanwhile, businesses are rushing to move their headquarters to TX. Hugin Feb 2025 #1
Not the employees, a lot do NOT relocate IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #3
I wasn't questioning your fact that the people are moving out... Hugin Feb 2025 #7
it is perceived as being cheaper Skittles Feb 2025 #14
Fast food. Hugin Feb 2025 #19
Texas has some the HIGHEST property taxes in USA. Regressive taxation IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #31
CORRECT Skittles Feb 2025 #32
THIS!⬆️ BadgerMom Feb 2025 #43
you nail it Skittles Feb 2025 #46
A neighbor of mine had the exact same experience FHRRK Feb 2025 #63
Texas is expensive State, don't believe the hype IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #35
Employees are not treated as they should be by Mgmt way too often IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #17
I actually prefer the Texas coast to the California one ITAL Feb 2025 #20
Too true. Calif is cold waters IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #27
and may I add Skittles Feb 2025 #34
"Extreme cold" lol LeftInTX Feb 2025 #54
"Employees are an investment." Shipwack Feb 2025 #28
Often companies move to eliminate employees, hire PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2025 #83
Most women in USA do NOT a want to be anywhere near backward Texas IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #5
There for awhile I was awash with Texas tourism ads... Hugin Feb 2025 #12
Lots of LGBT moving from Texas to Illinois mucifer Feb 2025 #2
I love your Gov! Cha Feb 2025 #22
Yes, he's my gov, too, and he is THE BEST! 😁 ShazzieB Feb 2025 #45
Oh ShazzieB... Gov JB Prizker is so Inspiring Cha Feb 2025 #49
Gov Pritzker's cousin is a trans woman TommyT139 Feb 2025 #77
Oh Thank you for that info, Tommy. Cha Feb 2025 #79
Is there a link SickOfTheOnePct Feb 2025 #4
Older report 2019 on reasons to stay away from Texas IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #8
Map Shows States People Are Flocking to, and the Ones They're Fleeing Published Jan 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM EST LeftInTX Feb 2025 #42
So, Florida and Texas are actually gaining people, not losing them. MichMan Feb 2025 #50
Yes. The OP is from a SM post with no article or context linked LeftInTX Feb 2025 #51
At least around here the metro population is growing way faster than is comfortable. Liberal In Texas Feb 2025 #57
I'm in San Antonio. There is an area near me called Alamo Ranch. LeftInTX Feb 2025 #64
Yeah, I was thinking there was no way the OP was right pinkstarburst Feb 2025 #68
NH losing 35% of their population? That ain't happening. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2025 #76
That's from Newsweek. LeftInTX Feb 2025 #78
All I can tell you is there aren't 25% of homes selling under distress. I suspect that NH is doing pretty well, given OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2025 #81
These are the states that are gaining the most population... LeftInTX Feb 2025 #80
Doesn't make sense....I get that VT is growing pop, but NH is sitting on the MA border. Lots of commuters OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2025 #82
A lot of Canadians winter in south and southwest states. On another thread, Sogo Feb 2025 #6
They can get to Mexico almost as quickly SCantiGOP Feb 2025 #39
Welcome to the Great Northward Migration. roamer65 Feb 2025 #9
If I were younger I'd look for a job in Vancouver Johonny Feb 2025 #13
Unless ur really wealthy. roamer65 Feb 2025 #15
Once Hong Kong was turned over to China, Vancouver was never the same $$$$$ IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #40
I totally believe you. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2025 #99
DeSantis goes heavy on library books, drag queens, and transgender. It makes him look like accomplishment. Norrrm Feb 2025 #10
Not so good on Women & Black Americans, is he? Cha Feb 2025 #24
The women are doing just Tickle Feb 2025 #97
Post removed Post removed Feb 2025 #11
In my tiny little world..... IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #25
heh.... everyone was moving TO Florida a few years ago Takket Feb 2025 #16
Blue states aren't the states trying to pass laws to keep people from leaving. Hugin Feb 2025 #21
And they LOVE measles! Scrivener7 Feb 2025 #18
Really good housing analyst. roamer65 Feb 2025 #23
That's still too damn high! Crowman2009 Feb 2025 #36
That was interesting. TY. Bristlecone Feb 2025 #47
Tejas was good until 2003, when Democrats lost the state house Comrade Citizen Feb 2025 #26
Richardson suburbs in north Texas great Asian communities IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #29
"If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent Texas and live in Hell" is a famous statement IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #37
Where are they going? Meowmee Feb 2025 #30
We moved to CA from FL obamanut2012 Feb 2025 #62
Why did you move there if you don't mind me asking? Meowmee Feb 2025 #72
Good luck getting hurricane insurance on a Florida home Morbius Feb 2025 #33
They are not safe States for women of reproductive age, Quiet Em Feb 2025 #38
I have to wonder if Ohio can be far behind. Hope22 Feb 2025 #41
I call Ohio North Alabama for a reason. Norbert Feb 2025 #59
While there's no question that insurance rates for some areas radical noodle Feb 2025 #44
Doctors would be crazy to move there. I imagine a bunch have left too. GoodRaisin Feb 2025 #48
I've never been. Ain't never going. oasis Feb 2025 #52
This is a questionable conclusion. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2025 #53
I don't even see many homes for sale! LeftInTX Feb 2025 #55
Exactly SickOfTheOnePct Feb 2025 #56
The OP is BS. It's from a Bluesky poster with no attribution. Liberal In Texas Feb 2025 #58
Total num. of Americans who moved out of Texas in 2022: 494,077 -- 3rd most of 50 states (8.6% moved to California) IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #60
Total number of Americans who moved INTO Texas in 2022: 668,000 Net change? +175,000 more move in than moved out. Liberal In Texas Feb 2025 #66
Lots of people who THINK Texas is cheaper make mistake and move IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #84
You don't have any proof that is true. Liberal In Texas Feb 2025 #85
"Are you Stupid or Something" (Forest Gump) IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #86
Texas Sucks !, IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #87
Report: Texas Ranked Dead Last for Clinical Care IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #88
Texas is one of the most uneducated states in the U.S. IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #89
Compare..... Backward Texas at bottom, to states at Top like Massachusetts IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #91
Massachusetts Ranks #1 in National Education Assessment IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #92
Massachusetts named "most educated" state in U.S. again IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #93
Let me guess. You live in Massachusetts. Liberal In Texas Feb 2025 #94
Net loss population Calif IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #61
Thank you. SharonClark Feb 2025 #71
That's the intent of these repressive governments... Sequester Progressives into their own states Chakaconcarne Feb 2025 #65
I'm sure FAUX will be all over this like they senseandsensibility Feb 2025 #67
My sister leaves in March AwakeAtLast Feb 2025 #69
Over the past 5+ years... IrishBubbaLiberal Feb 2025 #70
My sister is moving to Albuquerque AwakeAtLast Feb 2025 #73
Both States will be lots of fun after the next natural disaster and no FEMA help. mackdaddy Feb 2025 #74
Those states had such potential Dem4life1234 Feb 2025 #75
Need More Info ProfessorGAC Feb 2025 #90
My next door neighbor is moving to FL mnhtnbb Feb 2025 #95
Where are they going? NT Tickle Feb 2025 #96
Home sales does not equate leaving state sales. Brenda Feb 2025 #98
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