freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Oklahoma is more free than Texas overall, scoring 60 to 59 out of 100 and winning 3 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Drug Policy, where Oklahoma leads by 2.5 points.
The sharpest contrast is Drug Policy, where Oklahoma leads 5.5 to 3.0 out of 10 — a 2.5-point gap. They also part ways on Regulatory Burden (Oklahoma +2.5) and Economic Freedom (Texas +1.4). Where they’re most alike is Property Rights (8.0 vs 8.0).
Bottom line: Oklahoma’s strongest case is Economic Freedom (8.0/10), while Texas’s is Economic Freedom (9.4/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Oklahoma leads in 3 categories · Texas leads in 6 · 1 tied
Oklahoma ranks higher overall, scoring 60/100 versus 59/100 across the ten freedom categories. Oklahoma 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 8.0/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Texas scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (8.4/10 vs 7.8/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Oklahoma scores higher on education choice (7.6/10 vs 7.0/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.