The Lone Star state has a high percentage of seniors living in poverty, and many avoid getting medical help due to high service costs.

Source: https://rapidcityjournal.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/a-look-at-the-healthiest-states-for-seniors/article_abdd99e8-c6fa-5c88-9923-23aad4fac722.html

The Lone Star state is struggling with having sufficient transmission infrastructure as developers increase the amount of solar capacity.

Source: https://energycentral.com/c/tr/texas-solar-soars-can-grid-harness-it

The Lone Star tick is found primarily throughout the Eastern, Southeastern and South-Central states, according to the CDC.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-health/mysterious-illness-triggered-by-tick-bite-could-affect-thousands-yet-many-doctors-are-unaware-of-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mysterious-illness-triggered-by-tick-bite-could-affect-thousands-yet-many-docto

The Lone Star ticks are the carriers of ehrlichia, tularemia, Heartland virus, Bourbon virus and the alpha-gal sugar molecule which causes a reaction to red meat, dairy and foods with gelatin for up to five years.

Source: https://bcdemocrat.com/2023/04/27/jennifer-heller-its-that-time-of-year-again-ticks-are-back/