Video: How does Texas compare to other states on economic liberty, and how can Texas become more free?

We recently sat down with @jneeley78, Texas Director at The R Street Institute, to discuss how Texas compares with other states on economic liberty.

Watch below to see his take on economic liberty in the Lone Star State ⬇#EconomicLiberty #TXLege pic.twitter.com/Q0OdmZuPiL

— Texans for Economic Liberty (@TXEconLiberty) August 18, 2020

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