State vs State
Tennessee vs Texas: which is more free?
On the default equal-weight blend, Tennessee scores higher overall — 63 vs 59 out of 100. The widest gap is in Regulatory Burden, where Tennessee leads by 3.9 points.
Tennessee leads in 5 categories · Texas leads in 4 · 1 tied
Category-by-category breakdown
What stands out in Tennessee
- No state income tax
- Constitutional carry
- ESA education program
What stands out in Texas
- No state income tax
- Constitutional carry
- Strong religious liberty
Tennessee vs Texas: common questions
Is Tennessee or Texas more free?
Tennessee ranks higher overall, scoring 63/100 versus 59/100 across the ten freedom categories. Tennessee wins 5 of the ten categories outright. Which state is "freer" for you depends on which of those freedoms you weight most.
Does Tennessee or Texas have more economic freedom and lower taxes?
Tennessee scores higher on economic freedom (9.8/10 vs 9.4/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Which has stronger gun rights, Tennessee or Texas?
Tennessee scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (8.6/10 vs 8.4/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Tennessee vs Texas: which is better for school choice?
Tennessee scores higher on education choice (7.6/10 vs 7.0/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.