What is the core (or most convincing) reason Texas shifted from a predominately Democratic state to a predominately Republican state?

What is the core (or most convincing) reason Texas shifted from a predominately Democratic state to a predominately Republican state? Additionally, how concerned should the Republican Party be concerning a potential shift back to a Democrat state? Answer should be supported with evidence from the article and textbook.

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