Texas is a huge state, and Texas-size has come to mean anything bigger than usual. I'm sure that's what the waitress was referring to.

I don't suppose there is a general dislike for Texans. In my opinion, Texas state government is short on services and regulations, but I'm not an expert.

For example, some years ago I met a woman who had been a VISTA volunteer in Texas. Her group wanted to start a day-care center, so they inquired into regulations for day care in Texas. There were none.

That particular situation may have changed, but the attitude behind it seems typical of Texas.