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Let me finish for fucks sake . Is Texas really necessary and if yes , why ?
Executive summary
Your outburst — “Let me finish for fucks sake. Is Texas really necessary and if yes, why?” — asks whether Texas as a political/economic actor or the state’s institutions are “necessary.” Available reporting frames Texas as a large, consequential state: it sent 17 constitutional amendments to voters in 2025 and is a policy-maker on issues from SNAP implementation to tax and infrastructure choices, which shapes national and regional outcomes [1] [2] [3]. Coverage shows competing views about Texas measures: advocates argue amendments or programs solve workforce, housing, or public-safety gaps, while critics warn of reduced flexibility, weakened protections, or hidden costs [4] [5] [6].
1. Texas by the numbers — why journalists treat it as necessary
Texas is among the most consequential U.S. states: in 2025 the Legislature referred 17 constitutional amendments to voters — the largest slate since 2003 — an indicator of major policy shifts that affect residents and sometimes set models for other states [1]. Local and statewide decisions — from creating permanent funds for technical colleges to proposed changes on bail, taxes, and water infrastructure — show Texas’ policy choices have material consequences for millions of people and the national economy [7] [4] [3].
2. Policy levers that make Texas “necessary” in practical terms
Texas controls levers that matter: budget priorities (e.g., proposed endowments and property tax exemptions), criminal-justice rules (bail and pretrial detention debates), and workforce training investments (funding for Texas State Technical College) — each affects employment pipelines, public safety, and public finances in-state and regionally [7] [4] [3]. Even administrative actions like how SNAP benefits are issued during federal disruptions influence residents’ daily lives, showing state-level operations matter on essential services [2] [8].
3. Competing visions — supporters’ arguments for necessity
Supporters frame Texas’ actions as pragmatic fixes: proponents of the technical college fund say it strengthens workforce training and meets industry needs; local measures like Austin’s Prop Q proponents argue tax increases target homelessness, parks, and public health; officials claim some structural changes increase transparency and accountability [7] [9] [10]. That argument treats Texas as necessary because it addresses large-scale local problems that federal policy or other states aren’t solving at the same scale [4].
4. Counterarguments — why critics say Texas isn’t—or shouldn’t be—decisive
Opponents warn that some amendments reduce state flexibility (e.g., bans on taxing securities transactions), expand pretrial detention authority, or create constitutional earmarks that limit legislative oversight and transparency [5] [6] [4]. Progressive commentators and policy groups frame some proposals as entrenching narrow priorities or reducing democratic tools, arguing Texas’ choices can harm marginalized groups or concentrate power rather than solve root problems [6] [5].
5. How institutions and politics shape “necessity”
The political context matters: in 2025 Republicans controlled the Texas Legislature and governorship, shaping which amendments reached voters and which lawmaking priorities prevailed, an explicit reminder that “necessity” is filtered through party control and institutional rules [1]. Editorial boards and advocacy groups publicly disagree on specific amendments — some urge “yes” to workforce funds, others say “no” to permanent tax bans — showing necessity is contested, not self-evident [11] [5].
6. Everyday effects — why Texans notice
Practical, immediate services show the state’s indispensability: after federal disruptions, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission coordinated SNAP issuance so clients receiving benefits on or after the 14th would get full benefits on schedule, and those who received partial benefits would get the remainder — illustrating how state action affects food security for low-income residents [2] [8]. These operational duties make the state “necessary” for people who rely on those services every month.
7. Bottom line: “necessary” depends on the frame you use
If “necessary” means a policymaker whose decisions materially shape millions of lives and set policy precedents, Texas is necessary — it passed, proposed, and administratively manages major policies in 2025 that influence workforce, taxes, criminal justice, water, and social services [1] [7] [4] [2]. If your test is whether every specific policy is wise or inevitable, available reporting shows sustained disagreement: supporters present capacity-building and direct-service rationales, critics warn of constitutional lock-ins and reduced oversight [7] [5] [6]. The available sources do not mention a single, universally accepted metric that renders Texas uniquely indispensable beyond being a large, politically powerful state (not found in current reporting).