READ MORE: Nightmare Fuel: The Biggest Phobias in TexasThey separated fears into three categories: Classic Fears or Phobias, Horror-Themed Fears, and Societal or Current Event-Based Fears. Classic, Horror, and Societal Fears ExploredIn Texas, our biggest fears and phobias were heights and public speaking. When it comes to Horror-Themed Fears, spiders are the one thing Texans are afraid of most. What Texans Fear Most Beyond PhobiasLastly, in the category of Societal Fears, Texans have two top fears. READ MORE: Top 5 Surprising Ways Texas Snakes Can Enter HomesThe other is the fear of losing our rights or liberties.