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I agree with TAM,

Texas has only been a so called "conservative State for a relatively short time. We were dyed in the wool Democratic governed for most of our history.
We have even had several former Democrats change parties, including former Governor Connely, so "conservative" is a tenuous, and relative term here.

Most Republican Legislators, didn't win in landslide victories, in their districts, so they still have to respect their liberal constituency. With more people moving in from left leaning states, our hold on the Legislature, is not a sure thing. Not only at the State level, but local, school boards, County commissioners, city councils, and Sheriffs, can easily change the political climate in an area, and bring large voting blocs to the polls.

We have to be vigilant, vote in every election, no matter how trivial, it may seem, and actively campaign, for those who share our values. We have only gotten here through hard work, and dedication, and we are only a few years removed from Californiaesque policies.