You Don't Speak Ill Of The Dead In Texas

[Shell_Seas]

Carpetbaggers don’t get to rewrite our culture. There are lines we don’t cross. That should’ve been one of them.

https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/you-dont-speak-ill-of-the-dead-in




In Texas, the vast majority of elected Republicans are transplants. We joke about this sometimes, calling them “carpetbaggers,” but mostly it’s in good fun. They move here, often from blue states, throw on a cowboy hat, and run for office, frequently talking about “Texas values.” We roll our eyes, say things like, “My culture is not your costume,” and “We were here first.” But deep down, we get it. People are just people, and everyone’s trying to find their place.

The problem is, somewhere along the way, our Texas values started getting replaced. Not honored. Not preserved. Replaced. What we’re seeing now, especially in moments like what happened yesterday on the House floor, isn’t some authentic expression of Texas grit or honor. It’s performative cruelty dressed up in boots. And it has nothing to do with the respect, decency, or quiet pride that once defined what it meant to be Texan.

But, what are Texas values?
Ask around and you’ll hear words like independence, grit, and loyalty. You’ll hear about standing up for what’s right, even when it’s hard. About keeping your word, honoring your roots, and helping your neighbor when the storm hits.

It’s not just cowboy talk. It’s a deep cultural current that runs through this state, from the Panhandle to the Valley. Texans pride themselves on plain dealing and quiet dignity.

You treat people with respect. You show up when it counts. And even when you disagree, you don’t go out of your way to humiliate someone, or kick them when they’re down.