Native of a southern US state (5)

I believe the answer is:

texan

(Other definitions for texan that I've seen before include "Person from southwestern US state" , "Eg, native of Dallas" , "Person from Austin, USA?" , "like LBJ" , "Native of Dallas, say" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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