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Texas was found to be the state with the fewest personal freedoms, according to the Cato Institute's new Freedom Index.

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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 1 points 10 months ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:


The methodology looks at issues from taxation to debt, as well as eminent domain laws, occupational licensing, drug policy and educational choice.

In the overall freedom rankings, New Hampshire rated number 1, followed by Florida and South Dakota, while New York was dead last, with Hawaii 49th and California 48th.

The state outlaws the use of recreational or medicinal marijuana, and anyone who possesses up to two ounces of weed may face Class B misdemeanor charges.

The largest issue for Texas, when it came to its low personal freedom score, concerned its criminal justice system, the study's researcher said.

While Texas has limited freedom on the personal level, it's unlikely to make a difference because the state has a solid housing and jobs market, with the exception of Austin.

"So far, Texas hasn't had a problem attracting people with lower housing costs and a good job market," Sorens said.


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