In particular the state of Texas, IMO, also suffers from toxic patriarchal b.s. and would recommend that women avoid that state and live elsewhere if possible. Yes, that's a generality, but to me, the sexism in Texas is off the rails.

Yes, many philosophical bootstrappers in these super-conservative states derive their wealth strangely from legal regulations right out of the government designed to support business, not any kind of family taxpayer support, an unlevel playing field. In short, they live by corporate or welfare for the rich. Obviously, this week public infrastructure support is to be damned.