State vs State
Colorado vs Texas: which is more free?
On the default equal-weight blend, Texas scores higher overall — 59 vs 54 out of 100. The widest gap is in Drug Policy, where Colorado leads by 6.5 points.
Colorado leads in 5 categories · Texas leads in 5 · 0 tied
Category-by-category breakdown
What stands out in Colorado
- First to legalize recreational marijuana
- TABOR tax limitation
- Leading police accountability
What stands out in Texas
- No state income tax
- Constitutional carry
- Strong religious liberty
Colorado vs Texas: common questions
Is Colorado or Texas more free?
Texas ranks higher overall, scoring 59/100 versus 54/100 across the ten freedom categories. Texas wins 5 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Does Colorado or Texas have more economic freedom and lower taxes?
Texas scores higher on economic freedom (9.4/10 vs 7.6/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Which has stronger gun rights, Colorado or Texas?
Texas scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (8.4/10 vs 2.4/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Colorado vs Texas: which is better for school choice?
Texas scores higher on education choice (7.0/10 vs 1.5/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.