A state that thrives on the glorification of implements of violence, considers the health of women and sexuality to be subordinate to religious beliefs, and education a luxury is one I'd consider regressive. Others certainly disagree: I would not want to live in communities where their voice has any political power, and the feeling is probably mutual. So this negative signal is a win-win.
No, it means that Texas only interferes in medical decisions, domestic decisions, childrearing, labor relations, and religion, and most other private aspects of your life.
Pretty much anything that isn't regulated by a private contract, really.
