Just how off the mark is my view of the state of texas?

I live in Texas. Your way off. It is mostly Republican but we are intelligent Republicans. However we do have some radical Republicans but not copious amounts. Most are rational conservatives We are Religious but most are accepting of others ie gays other religions ect. The vast majority are tolerant and open minded just like every other state. We still have southern hospitality. Most people are polite and respectful.

Go visit and find out yourself. If you're not into the type of worldview that you have described, visit Austin or padre island.

Yes, you're way off. Most of the folks there are very nice and actually more tolerant of 'different' types than you would ever guess.

I knew a Texan once. Very nice person and we really got along. She didn't criticise me for my views and I didn't criticise her for hers. I think having respect enough to not criticise someone you like is more important than making a scene about some view you have. People are more important.

Texan here. Many people are conservative but not retarded right wing, although of course some are. People are pretty religious, not altogether in a bad way. And finally, if you visited, you probably wouldn't notice these things as much as you think you would. The most redneck part of the state is east of Houston, closer tothe rest of the south. But Texas isn't grouped with the rest of the south for many reasons. Don't stereotype us as being like that. We're different , in a good way.

Their women are hot

What. Here in San Antonio, all I see are teenagers repping their "hardcore" scene.
Stretched ears, septum piercings, tattoos and conservative parents.
Beautiful batch of people despite their physical modifications!

You forget that the majority of Texans are of Hispanic decent. So I'd say you are a bit off.

Most of us say Sir or Maam when I was in the Army the people with the most pride of where they're from was Texans the only thing I know bad about Texas is if you're driving through the whole state for any reason it takes FOREVER & lately any little legal issues you may have the "state" is trying to prosecute to the fullest extent first offense or not but Texas kinda slaps child molesters on the hand which to me says CROOKED SYSTEM

I lived near El Paso for most of life and that doesn't describe that city at all...it is right on the money with Lubbock though lol.

I lived in Houston, everyone was really nice. In fact, a group of girls wanted to take a picture of me. It was flattering.
But anyways, I like Texas and think that you are probably exaggerating.

I would go visit just on ten gallon hats alone..

Texas is just like any other place. I mean, we have a few crazies like anywhere else but it's pretty much the same. Liberals, conservatives, democrats, republicans. I'm an agnostic (although just converted). Most of my friends are agnostic or atheist. One of my friends are pagan. We dress like everyone else, talk like everyone else. You have a few people with hick accents but not everyone. I dress mostly goth and know one says anything. I actually get a lot of compliments for my fashion style. Most people I meet here are very nice. It really is no different from any place else.

I dunno. I always think big hats, big guns and cowboy boots. But what the hell do I know.

I've wondered what it's like as well! Also think I might have quite a stereotypical view.