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Texans are proud, bold, and ready to die on the hill of their favorite barbecue joint. They’ll greet you with a warm “Howdy” and then immediately launch into a passionate debate over brisket bark, breakfast tacos, or whether Buc-ee’s qualifies as a spiritual experience. Here are 11 things people from the Lone Star State will argue about until the sun sets over a Whataburger drive-thru.
1. Whataburger vs. In-N-Out
This one gets ugly. If you suggest that a California chain could ever beat the holy orange and white stripes, prepare for someone to pull out a laminated copy of the Whataburger menu like it’s the Constitution.
2. Which City Is the Best: Austin, Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio?
Austin thinks it’s cool, Dallas thinks it’s rich, Houston thinks it is Texas, and San Antonio just wants you to remember the Alamo. No one agrees, but everyone has a Topo Chico and a strong opinion.
3. Brisket: Fatty or Lean?
Both sides claim to have the truth—and your answer determines whether you’re invited to the next backyard cookout or exiled to Oklahoma.
4. Whether It’s Called “Soda,” “Pop,” or “Coke”
Texans will refer to every carbonated beverage as “Coke”—even if it’s Sprite. And they will fight you on this with a Dr Pepper in hand.
5. Is Buc-ee’s the Greatest Place on Earth?
Gas station or pilgrimage site? With 200 pumps, spotless bathrooms, and enough beef jerky to feed an army, the answer is obviously yes—but don’t say it too loudly in a Love’s.
6. The Real Birthplace of Chili
Texas chili has no beans. Ever. Add beans and you’ve committed a culinary war crime punishable by banishment to Kansas.
7. Open Carry vs. Concealed Carry
Let’s just say Texans are passionate about their firearms, and no one’s leaving this argument unarmed—with opinions, that is.
8. Whether It’s Too Hot to Live Here
Someone will inevitably say “Yeah, but it’s a dry heat” and get dogpiled by every Houstonian in a 30-mile radius.
9. The Best Country Music Era
Classic outlaw like Willie and Waylon? ’90s hits? Or whatever that new pop-country blend is? Expect a playlist and a lecture.
10. Texas Should Be Its Own Country—Yes or No?
Even people who don’t support secession will still argue why it could work. Bonus points if they bring up power grids or BBQ diplomacy.
11. Whether or Not You Can Wear Boots with Shorts
Some say it’s a rite of passage. Others say it’s a cry for help. But nobody will stop doing it, especially at the State Fair.
In Texas, arguing isn’t rude—it’s part of being neighborly. You debate hard, shake hands afterward, and then go two-step together at a honky tonk. Because no matter where you stand on beans in chili or Buc-ee’s vs. H-E-B, one thing’s for sure: you mess with Texas, and you’ll hear about it.
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