freedomrankings.comState vs State
On the default equal-weight blend, Texas is more free than Washington overall, scoring 59 to 52 out of 100 and winning 5 of the ten freedom categories outright. The widest gap is in Criminal Justice, where Washington leads by 7.4 points.
The sharpest contrast is Criminal Justice, where Washington leads 8.8 to 1.4 out of 10 — a 7.4-point gap. They also part ways on Drug Policy (Washington +6.5) and 2nd Amendment (Texas +6.4). Where they’re most alike is 4th Amendment (5.5 vs 5.5).
Bottom line: Texas’s strongest case is Economic Freedom (9.4/10), while Washington’s is Drug Policy (9.5/10) — so the freer choice depends on which of those you weight most.
Texas leads in 5 categories · Washington leads in 4 · 1 tied
Texas ranks higher overall, scoring 59/100 versus 52/100 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.
Texas scores higher on economic freedom (9.4/10 vs 3.5/10), the category that folds in tax burden, regulation, and business climate.
Texas scores higher on Second Amendment freedom (8.4/10 vs 2.0/10), reflecting carry laws, permitting, and firearm restrictions.
Texas scores higher on education choice (7.0/10 vs 1.5/10), covering vouchers, ESAs, charters, and homeschool freedom.