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This is what Texans think of that recent talker poll that suggests Texas is 2nd most-hated state in U.S.

Don’t mess with Texas

Texas flag over Rio Grande (Pixabay)

As Davy Crockett reportedly once said, “you may all go to hell and I will go to Texas.”

According to a recent UNSCIENTIFIC talker-poll by lifestyle website Best Life, Texas is the second most hated state in the U.S.

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The poll didn’t sit too well with the natives, however, who started sharing their opinion shortly after it made headlines.

ORIGINAL REPORT: So, about that poll suggesting Texas is the most-hated state in the nation...

Below are some of the reactions on social media to the poll:

Best Life clearly doesn’t know who they’re messing with. Their “most hated states” poll was based on an analysis of people who have recently moved out of each state and a Gallup poll of which citizens felt the most pride in their home states - um, who has more pride in their state than Texans?

It’s worth noting a 2019 report from KSAT showed that Texas is actually one of the fastest-growing states in the country with the majority of new residents coming in from California and Florida.

Texas-centric headlines:


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