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Introduction
Texas is booming.
Why?
Its simple.
Folks like jobs, land, and freedom.
And Texas has those in spades.
So, its no surprise that so many people, and businesses, are moving here.
It can be hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to Texas. But this guide should help. After
reading it, you should know a little more about life in the Lone Star State.
Now let's get started.
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White - 45%
Hispanic - 38%
Black - 12%
Asian - 4%
Mixed Race - 2%
Native American 1%
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As you can see, there arent many Native Americans (Indians) in Texas. Despite its size, Texas has
only three tiny tribes.
Texas was once home to THE most powerful Indian tribe in North America; the Comanche. The
Comanche were famous for their guerrilla tactics, horsemanship, and prowess in battle. They were
also notorious for using extreme cruelty against enemies; which led to escalating atrocities.
As a result, early Texas settlers adopted a zero tolerance policy towards Indians. Most of the native
Texas tribes were wiped out or exiled to Oklahoma.
These days, race relations are much better. Of course, there are some racist people living here. Just
like there are some racist people living all over the world.
Most Texans are tolerant of others. You are unlikely to experience any overt racism or bigotry.
If youre seriously worried about it, just pick a big city like Dallas, Houston, or Austin. Then, youll
likely have no problems.
Religion & God
Many people associate Texas, and the American South, with Christianity.
Yes, the stereotype is partly true. Overall, Texans are a religious group of people, and Texas is a
religious state.
Christianity dominates. But, it has many different flavors. It ranges from the Catholicism of the
Mexican border to the mega-church Protestantism of Dallas-Fort Worth. And every denomination in
between.
But even though Christianity reigns supreme; plenty of other religions thrive in Texas.
From Buddhism to Hinduism to Judaism to Islam, Believers in Texas can always find the right place
to congregate.
Rodeo
Yes, there are cowboys, longhorns, and rodeos here. It is part of our culture. Some colleges, like
Texas Tech and Sul Ross State, even have college-level rodeo teams.
But, though rodeo is big in some rural areas, most modern Texans are urban. For them, rodeo is not
a part of life.
With that said, you will find huge annual rodeo events in almost every major city in Texas.
The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, held every March, is one famous example.
Football
Of course, American football is a national obsession. But Texans take it to an extreme. Football is a
way of life for many here.
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And once you get your license, you are free to carry as many guns on you as you like. They just
have to be concealed. You cannot openly carry a handgun in Texas.
Accents
Not everyone in Texas has an accent. If you live in one of the bigger cities, you wont hear it much
at all.
If you do hear it, its usually from Texans who grew up in rural areas or small towns. Many Texans
who are native to the Panhandle or East Texas do have an accent. Both count as a Texas accent
but they actually sound different.
People from south Texas and the border regions also have a distinct accent, usually Mexican
influenced. Some speak Spanglish, an English/Spanish hybrid.
People here like saying, Yall. This is the equivalent to "Everyone, you guys, you all."
"Bless your heart" is another local favorite.
And Texans also say Fixin to. That translates to Im going to" or "Getting ready to."
For example, Hey yall, Im fixin to move to Texas, roughly translates to Hello everyone, Im
going to be moving to Texas.
Drugs & Alcohol
Texas is strict when it comes to illegal drugs.
Really, its one of the harshest states in the nation in this area. There are stiff penalties for illegal
drug use and sale.
This isnt Amsterdam, Colorado, or California. If you are looking for a place that's lenient on drugs,
well, Texas isnt it.
For example, state penalties for marijuana use in Texas are more severe than existing Federal laws.
Texas also has a complicated, love/hate relationship with alcohol.
Many Texans love to drink. Shiner Bock, margaritas, and Mexican martinis are part of the culture
here. And there are actually drive-through liquor stores.
Up until recently, it was even legal for a passenger to have an open container of alcohol inside a
moving vehicle.
But Texas also has some strange and old-fashioned liquor laws.
Alcohol sales are still limited. Liquor stores are CLOSED every Sundays. And, there are actually
thirteen dry counties in Texas whole counties where the sale of alcohol is illegal!
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Dont worry; those dry counties are small and sparsely populated. It's unlikely you'll be moving
there. You can drink in all the major cities.
Finally, beware the infamous Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The TABC is a state agency
thats widely feared by bar owners and patrons alike. This agency conducts aggressive sting
operations using kids, trying to get bars and other establishments to break the law by serving
minors.
Capital Punishment
Texas likes to execute murderers and violent offenders.
In fact, Texas is famous (some say infamous) for leading the nation in capital punishment.
And, although most executed inmates are men, the justice system here is blind. Texas recently
executed its 500th death row inmatewho happened to be a woman.
Whatever you think about the death penalty, thats just the way it is here.
Texas is not really a safe place to be a violent criminal, and some people think that's a good thing.
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Animals
Texas is home to many wild and exotic animals:
jaguarondis
mountain lions
ocelots
javelinas (a pig-like animal)
mule deer
white tail deer
bison
wild hogs
rattlesnakes
cottonmouths
alligators
sea turtles
sharks
armadillos
centipedes
scorpions
tarantulas
horned toads
fire ants
tigers
Tigers?
Yes, Texas has the highest people-to-tiger ratio on the planet. Private citizens in Texas own
approximately 4,000 captive tigers.
That means there are more tigers in captivity in Texas than the total number of wild tigers in all of
India! Crazy, but true.
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Geography
How big is Texas?
Its huge. Only Alaska is bigger.
Texas is so vast that the regional differences are striking:
Dallas, Fort Worth, and the Panhandle are of the plains and have much in common with the
Midwest.
Austin and San Antonio are bisected by rivers and perched on the edge of rolling Central
Texas hills.
North Texas Panhandle to South Texas Tip - 888 miles, 13 hours / North - South
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Home Prices
Of course, all real estate markets are local. And prices fluctuate from city to city. Describing each
market is beyond the scope of this report.
But in general, homes are more affordable in Texas.
Texas is land-rich, and laws here encourage new construction. Builders are free to try to keep up
with demand. Some cities in Texas are currently experiencing a real estate boom. In those places,
new residents are moving in faster than new homes are being built. That helps drive up prices, and
home values have gone up in some of the more desirable Texas cities. But in general, good-sized,
high quality homes are still within reach.
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Texas Schools
How are the schools in Texas? Contrary to popular myth, the state has many highly rated public
schools.
As of this writing, Texas boasts the top rated public high school in the nation - The School For The
Gifted And Talented in Dallas.
And Texas has several top-rated colleges and universities. Rice University, the University of Texas,
the University of Houston, and the University of North Texas are just a few.
Visit Moving To Texas for more in-depth information on the schools in Texas.
Or, you can learn more about home schooling in the Lone Star State.
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All of these things add up, and thats why so many people are coming here.
Jobs In Texas
Whats the job market like in Texas? How easy is it to find a job in there?
Texas leads the nation in job growth. So yes, there are many jobs.
From 2010 to 2012, almost half of all the new jobs created in the United States were in Texas.
Jobs are one of the main reasons people come to Texas.
And contrary to popular myth, not all of them were low wage jobs.
Don't take my word for it visit Working In Texas and find a great new job in the Lone Star State.
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Welcome To Texas!
Texas isnt perfect. Like any place on this planet, it has flaws.
But overall, its a great place to live, run a business, or raise a family. Want affordable real estate, a
good job, or just a fresh start?
Texas has what you're looking for.
It's the natural choice for hard-working, freedom-loving people. And I think you'll be proud to call it
home.
So, this wraps up the guide. Hopefully, its given you some solid insight into life in the Lone Star
State.
Thanks for reading, and welcome to Texas!
Please contact me at mario@texrealtor.net if you have any questions!
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