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Georgia vs Texas: which is more free?

On the default equal-weight blend, Texas scores higher overall — 59 vs 59 out of 100. The widest gap is in Regulatory Burden, where Georgia leads by 4.3 points.

Georgia

Rank #23

C
58.6/ 100
Texas

Rank #22

C
58.9/ 100
Higher overall

Georgia leads in 2 categories · Texas leads in 6 · 2 tied

Category-by-category breakdown

1st AmendmentTexas +0.5
GA
6.0
TX
6.5
2nd AmendmentTexas +0.8
GA
7.6
TX
8.4
4th AmendmentTexas +1.0
GA
4.5
TX
5.5
GA
8.6
TX
9.4
Criminal JusticeGeorgia +0.6
GA
2.0
TX
1.4
GA
3.0
TX
3.0
GA
8.0
TX
8.0
GA
7.0
TX
8.5
GA
6.4
TX
7.0
Regulatory BurdenGeorgia +4.3
GA
5.5
TX
1.2

What stands out in Georgia

  • Constitutional carry since 2022
  • Right-to-work state
  • Growing economic hub

What stands out in Texas

  • No state income tax
  • Constitutional carry
  • Strong religious liberty

Georgia vs Texas: common questions

Is Georgia or Texas more free?

Texas ranks higher overall, scoring 59/100 versus 59/100 across the ten freedom categories. Texas wins 6 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.

Does Georgia or Texas have more economic freedom and lower taxes?

Texas scores higher on economic freedom (9.4/10 vs 8.6/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.

Which has stronger gun rights, Georgia or Texas?

Texas scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (8.4/10 vs 7.6/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.

Georgia vs Texas: which is better for school choice?

Texas scores higher on education choice (7.0/10 vs 6.4/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.

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