Texas isn't a democracy. It's an oligarchy owned by particular Republican donors.
https://www.texastribune.org/2022/10/18/greg-abbott-texas-fundraising-governor-donors/
Paxton's impeachment acquittal was purchased by the same donors.
https://prospect.org/politics/2023-09-19-gop-party-corrupt-oligarchy-paxton/
https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/greg-abbott-fundraising-haul/
Reminder that the Texas system of public corruption goes national if Trump wins.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/7/26/2112534/-Two-billionaires-have-bankrolled-the-acceleration-of-cruelty-in-Texas-Republican-politics