Texans rarely agree on life's important questions. This is why we have the Legislature. During your visit to Texas you may come across an eatery known as a chili parlor. Under no circumstances will real Texas chili contain beans. If you find yourself in a restaurant where the chili has beans, order the angel hair pasta instead.
Beans are a delight unto themselves.
Mixing them with chili violates Texans' culinary sensibilities. It also violates the 17,948th amendment to the Texas Constitution. There are almost as many opinions on good Tex-Mex food as on barbecue. But it's hard to go wrong here. Even our cafeterias serve up a passable plate of enchiladas.