Despite the so-called "Great California Exodus" that has seen residents leave the state in droves, mostly because of the high cost of living, there are plenty of people bucking the trend and making their way to the Bay Area.
Texas is on the level of: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, and yes, even Florida.
The only people who don't agree are texas liberals who have lived in its major cities their entire lives. That's about 2 million general election voters perpetually waiting for 'the day that never comes' when texas actually becomes blue.
I moved from Texas to Washington about 12 years ago. I noticed pretty quickly after moving that damn near any time I drive, I can spot a car with Texas plates if I look for one. I saw one just yesterday while I was taking a walk.