Yes, you can use it with a texas rig if you're fishing in areas where there are copious amounts of cover that can hinder the casting. When using spinners, it's best to use swivels to avoid the snapback effect.  Snaps back happen when the line gets wrapped around other objects and due to an abrupt stop-start motion, the knot at the end of the line will loosen up so it can move back through whatever was wrapped around it - this creates snags.