Hi, where are you moving from state-wise and have you ever visited Texas? I am from Texas but have lived elsewhere so I might be able to compare it. I would say stay away from Austin and Houston though.
I loved in Ohio for 12 years. Ok so, houston is a giant grid surrounded by 3 rings of looped highways. Think of like downtown Cincinnati on crack. The drivers of Houston are several times worse than Ohio drivers when it rains but they are that bad all the time. Ohio can have long sprinkle rain that can last a whole day while houston has flash flooding out of nowhere within 20 minutes and then dissappear after 20 minutes. The nice thing about texas is the winters, blue sky and green trees. Houston is humid though, the winters of houston are 2x the humidity of Ohio summers. Houston is also a concrete jungle for the most part. Dallas is not a grid and not humid like houston. Dallas is actually like a lot of seperate places mashed together so you can find your people in Dallas if you find the right area. Houston is reliant on the energy sector, Dallas not so much.
Texas is a BIG state. Lots of places to own a small ranch/farm and still work in the city.
As for seceding.... there are strong emotions, but I think we have to see how things play out. I imagine that, if it got to that, several other midwest and southern states would join. It's just too early to say.
Move to central Texas. Hillsboro, mcgregor, bell county, area. You could move more rural too, but if you want to have a job in Waco, or Austin or something, you can live rural. Or just work at a farm up in Stephenville or something
I live in Clear Lake area southeast of Houston. I have been all over the state but was born and grew up in the Houston area so I probably don't ever see myself leaving. Many reasons include my area but not all of Houston is pretty based, stronger than national average job market and economy, relatively low real estate taxes (2.76 / 1000) without the homestead exemption, just miles from fresh seafood and gulf of Mexico, 3 hrs from San Antonio for those weekend away spur of the moment short Riverwalk vacations, 3 hrs from Corpus Christmas and Padre Island, 2 hrs to Lake Charles La, 4 hrs to Dallas / Fort Worth area, possibly the best medical center and heathcare in the world. You mentioned your wife is a teacher - Clear Creek ISD is a public but based school district. The only thing is were all a little bervous because our superintendent retired at Christmas and the new one is from VA. There are other reasons why but too many to list. You should visit the state for an extended period and stay a few days in several areas. The hill country is nice and quiet but I'm not sure about jobs or schools. I feel that if it comes to it TX will secede. We are uniquely positioned to do so without much trouble. That was established in the agreement signed in 1836 when we decided to be annexd by the US. Most other states could do it but the US could make it really hard on them. Lastly, we don't have a state tax and likely never will. Also, there are some toll roads but they aren't costly and mostly easy to avoid. Good luck and welcome if you choose to relocate.
Corpus is very active now as most other areas are pretty crowded... Im originally from Austin, have family in Dallas, and have spent 20 years in Houston....7 years ago I would have said Houston but the entire country moved to Houston. Houston quality of life used to be great, you need a big reason to move there. Austin Dallas is nice because you can get to Houston Dallas austin so easy.... Corpus is nice but it’s a long drive to get out and change scenery! BTW, Texas isn’t a desert!
Texas is great but the most attractive thing about TX (the amount of house you get for the money) has taken a drastic turn for the worst qs more people come from places like Cali and NY (Along with China buying up houses left and right). In the last two years houses have risen about 30% with no sign of slowing down. This offset the lower wages in industries like manufacturing or other skilled trades but now its basically a wash. I am in Houston and our mayor is a tool. Governor isnt bad for the state but Houston mayor is garbage. My kids mom lives about an hour north of Houston, its a lot better up there. No state tax, a little over 8% sales tax, insanely high property tax, some areas have a MUD tax that makes home owning even more expensive. Just depends on where ya go.
I know. I went to buy another house after losing my last one during hurricane harvey and the insurance company using a loophole to get out of paying. I noticed that houses didn't just increase, they skyrocketed and that houses are actually selling for much over the asking prices in desirable areas. Mostly to non Tx residents.
Texas is just the biggest red state, it's not necessarily better than other red states it's just that they feel they have more power to stand up to others they say a state like arkansas. Nothing wrong with Texas overall but don't limit yourself to just that without checking out all options
Though there is not a state income tax, the real estate taxes are insanely high compared to neighboring states.
Remember, they also elected Ann Richards as governor, so they can move to the left again. When they do, it will not be a fun place to live.
Former Texas resident
Better learn spanish and get used to low wages. It's a tax free state but not enough to make up for the wages.
Sauce: I've lived in 12 states including TX. There are better ones.
Most Texas cities are shit holes, the smaller towns seemed decent though
Hi, where are you moving from state-wise and have you ever visited Texas? I am from Texas but have lived elsewhere so I might be able to compare it. I would say stay away from Austin and Houston though.
The area just north of Houston (Montgomery County) is nice, and based.
I loved in Ohio for 12 years. Ok so, houston is a giant grid surrounded by 3 rings of looped highways. Think of like downtown Cincinnati on crack. The drivers of Houston are several times worse than Ohio drivers when it rains but they are that bad all the time. Ohio can have long sprinkle rain that can last a whole day while houston has flash flooding out of nowhere within 20 minutes and then dissappear after 20 minutes. The nice thing about texas is the winters, blue sky and green trees. Houston is humid though, the winters of houston are 2x the humidity of Ohio summers. Houston is also a concrete jungle for the most part. Dallas is not a grid and not humid like houston. Dallas is actually like a lot of seperate places mashed together so you can find your people in Dallas if you find the right area. Houston is reliant on the energy sector, Dallas not so much.
Texas is a BIG state. Lots of places to own a small ranch/farm and still work in the city.
As for seceding.... there are strong emotions, but I think we have to see how things play out. I imagine that, if it got to that, several other midwest and southern states would join. It's just too early to say.
Move to central Texas. Hillsboro, mcgregor, bell county, area. You could move more rural too, but if you want to have a job in Waco, or Austin or something, you can live rural. Or just work at a farm up in Stephenville or something
I live in Clear Lake area southeast of Houston. I have been all over the state but was born and grew up in the Houston area so I probably don't ever see myself leaving. Many reasons include my area but not all of Houston is pretty based, stronger than national average job market and economy, relatively low real estate taxes (2.76 / 1000) without the homestead exemption, just miles from fresh seafood and gulf of Mexico, 3 hrs from San Antonio for those weekend away spur of the moment short Riverwalk vacations, 3 hrs from Corpus Christmas and Padre Island, 2 hrs to Lake Charles La, 4 hrs to Dallas / Fort Worth area, possibly the best medical center and heathcare in the world. You mentioned your wife is a teacher - Clear Creek ISD is a public but based school district. The only thing is were all a little bervous because our superintendent retired at Christmas and the new one is from VA. There are other reasons why but too many to list. You should visit the state for an extended period and stay a few days in several areas. The hill country is nice and quiet but I'm not sure about jobs or schools. I feel that if it comes to it TX will secede. We are uniquely positioned to do so without much trouble. That was established in the agreement signed in 1836 when we decided to be annexd by the US. Most other states could do it but the US could make it really hard on them. Lastly, we don't have a state tax and likely never will. Also, there are some toll roads but they aren't costly and mostly easy to avoid. Good luck and welcome if you choose to relocate.
Where in Texas?
Corpus is very active now as most other areas are pretty crowded... Im originally from Austin, have family in Dallas, and have spent 20 years in Houston....7 years ago I would have said Houston but the entire country moved to Houston. Houston quality of life used to be great, you need a big reason to move there. Austin Dallas is nice because you can get to Houston Dallas austin so easy.... Corpus is nice but it’s a long drive to get out and change scenery! BTW, Texas isn’t a desert!
West Texas is Beautiful and the climate is better because of the elevation change. Btw, Texas weather takes a bit to get used too.
Texas is great but the most attractive thing about TX (the amount of house you get for the money) has taken a drastic turn for the worst qs more people come from places like Cali and NY (Along with China buying up houses left and right). In the last two years houses have risen about 30% with no sign of slowing down. This offset the lower wages in industries like manufacturing or other skilled trades but now its basically a wash. I am in Houston and our mayor is a tool. Governor isnt bad for the state but Houston mayor is garbage. My kids mom lives about an hour north of Houston, its a lot better up there. No state tax, a little over 8% sales tax, insanely high property tax, some areas have a MUD tax that makes home owning even more expensive. Just depends on where ya go.
I know. I went to buy another house after losing my last one during hurricane harvey and the insurance company using a loophole to get out of paying. I noticed that houses didn't just increase, they skyrocketed and that houses are actually selling for much over the asking prices in desirable areas. Mostly to non Tx residents.
I miss Judge Emmett. . .
Texas is just the biggest red state, it's not necessarily better than other red states it's just that they feel they have more power to stand up to others they say a state like arkansas. Nothing wrong with Texas overall but don't limit yourself to just that without checking out all options