California–Texas rivalry

[3][4] Texas is commonly seen as having little government intervention and regulation, while in California the state takes a larger role in public policies.

California has enacted numerous progressive policies, such as Medicaid expansion, a $15-per-hour minimum wage, and significant actions to reduce climate change, hence being hailed as a global leader in climate action.

[14][15][16][17] Voters look to both states for examples of how policies from across the political spectrum would look if implemented nationally.

[8] Many companies have moved to Texas due to lower regulations and significant tax incentives, as well as California's stricter response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"[18] Due to the cultural differences, there often exist multiple rivalries between sports teams in either California or Texas, such as: