Are they afraid that Texas may become a new power center that could be a challenger to New York? Texas has a large land mass, a large population, a booming economy and access to ports. Hmmm.
Bump to that.
We keep gaining immigrants, as well.
Lots from other, more liberal parts of the country.
People come here ready to work, and find the people here are darn nice, at the same time.
Texas IS a new power center. By 2025, it will outstrip New York State if the NE can’t find a way to take Texas down. They like the redistribution of wealth but NOT away from the East and West Coasts.