There are some mega - employers in the lone star state and some of their headcounts are way, WAY up there. You would be surprised at who the biggest employer in El Paso is. As for the state of Texas overall, a company based in Houston has the most employees.
The first amendment gives all citizens, in Texas or any other state, the right to "peacefully assemble". You have the most freedom if you hold your gathering in a public place ... a park, public sidewalk, public thoroughfares, outside government buildings, etc. Just don't block access to buildings or inhibit normal business/activity.
Legislation is being proposed in Texas that would ban certain courses from being taught and radically change some aspects of financial aid and free speech on campus.
The Texas based airline has been accused of setting the Texas bullet train up for failure decades ago and of still trying to keep it from becoming a reality today.
Everything is bigger in Texas... and fancier, too. This fancy Houston home just went up for sale - but it's not for those who may have a fear of heights. Or for those who crack under pressure.