She was not parsing.
She simply asked you to define many so she could understand the context of your question. Because if by many you mean a majority then no - she disagrees with you. She believes most Texans simply value their independence and don't want outsiders coming in to their state and changing their lifestyle.
In other words: she answered your question. She has already conceded that there are bigots in Texas, just as there are in every other State across America and the world. Texas is hardly unique in that regard.
Thank you that's all I was trying to say