“Download a government app,” said no Texan ever. Skepticism, privacy paranoia, and the classic “but I’ve always done it this way” stood between us and a whole state of stubborn pride.

Government to-dos should feel less like waiting in line at the DMV and more like ordering tacos on your phone: fast, safe, and easy. So we gave TxT a trusted, friendly voice (in English and Spanish) and blasted the message from Austin to Amarillo.