> Here is the crux of the issue: the graphs and the source do not say that the non-wealthy Texans actually pay more money in taxes. Instead, they contribute higher share of total tax revenue.

Did we read the same article? Because that isn’t what it said, look at the graph again:

https://i.redd.it/7pdcf4q65kg91.jpg

Subtitle: total state and local taxes as a share of family income by income group