State vs State
Oklahoma vs Texas: which is more free?
On the default equal-weight blend, Oklahoma scores higher overall — 60 vs 59 out of 100. The widest gap is in Drug Policy, where Oklahoma leads by 2.5 points.
Oklahoma leads in 3 categories · Texas leads in 6 · 1 tied
Category-by-category breakdown
What stands out in Oklahoma
- Constitutional carry
- Universal school choice
- Broad medical marijuana
What stands out in Texas
- No state income tax
- Constitutional carry
- Strong religious liberty
Oklahoma vs Texas: common questions
Is Oklahoma or Texas more free?
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.
Does Oklahoma or Texas have more economic freedom and lower taxes?
Texas scores higher on economic freedom (9.4/10 vs 8.0/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Which has stronger gun rights, Oklahoma or Texas?
Texas scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (8.4/10 vs 7.8/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Oklahoma vs Texas: which is better for school choice?
Oklahoma scores higher on education choice (7.6/10 vs 7.0/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.