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WalletHub study ranks Texas No. 48 among states for safety

WalletHub released its 2026 Safest States in America report on October 5, ranking Texas No. 48 out of 50 states for overall safety. Texas placed among the bottom three states, ahead of only Louisiana and Mississippi.

Where
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When
Oct. 5, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

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  • WalletHub ranked Texas No. 48 out of 50 states in overall safety.2
  • Texas ranked No. 40 in personal and residential safety, financial safety, and road safety.2
  • WalletHub compared states across five categories: personal/residential safety, financial safety, road safety, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness.2
  • Vermont ranked as the safest state in America according to WalletHub.2
  • Nearly 76% of Texas parents reported living in safe neighborhoods, third-highest percentage nationwide.2

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  1. How safe is Texas? New study ranks state among worst in US San Luis Obispo Tribune Not rated, October 10, 2026
  2. How safe is Texas? New study ranks state among worst in US Yahoo Lean Left, October 10, 2026

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Florida volleyball defeats Texas A&M in College Station match

No. 7 Florida's volleyball team defeated No. 19 Texas A&M 3-1 on Friday at Reed Arena in College Station. The Gators recorded 10 aces in the victory, including four by Taylor Parks.

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Greg Abbott, Texas Governor; Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor; Kevin Eltife, Chairman, University of Texas System Board of Regents and 3 more

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