freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Alaska is more free than Texas overall, scoring 59.7 to 58.9 out of 100 and winning 3 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Economic Freedom, where Texas leads by 8.0 points.
The sharpest contrast is Economic Freedom, where Texas leads 9.4 to 1.4 out of 10 — an 8.0-point gap. They also part ways on Regulatory Burden (Alaska +8.0) and Drug Policy (Alaska +6.5). Where they’re most alike is Education Choice (7.0 vs 7.0).
Bottom line: Alaska’s strongest case is Drug Policy (9.5/10), while Texas’s is Economic Freedom (9.4/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Alaska leads in 3 categories · Texas leads in 5 · 2 tied
Alaska ranks higher overall, scoring 59.7/100 versus 58.9/100 across the ten freedom categories. Alaska wins 3 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Texas scores higher on economic freedom (9.4/10 vs 1.4/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Texas scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (8.4/10 vs 8.0/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Alaska and Texas tie on education choice (7.0/10 each).