Texas is vastly larger.
| State | Land Area (sq mi) | Land Area (km²) | Rank (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 268,597 | 695,662 | 2nd (after Alaska) |
| New York | 54,475 | 141,090 | 27th |
Texas is ~4.9 times larger than New York by land area. You could fit nearly five New Yorks inside Texas. The difference reflects Texas's sprawling plains, deserts, and hill country versus New York's more compact, varied geography (Adirondacks, Catskills, Hudson Valley, Long Island).