Honestly, this is the very best state in the nation. I say that as a non-native of the Lone Star state but one who made a deliberate decision to upgrade from Pennsylvania to Texas. This is a place where Conservative Christians can associate with kindred spirits. Unions are essentially powerless here and even some of the old-time Democrats in rural areas are more Conservative than Republicans back in the mid-Atlantic region. Sure we have problems such as too many Messkins and other minorities of the liberal persuasion but our sane gun laws and culture along with aggressive enforcement of the death penalty more than makes up for the few shortfalls here. While liberals take glee in mocking Texas, we just enjoy the terrific business climate and good life here in what is is really the most enlightened of these United States.
But don't you find the weather a little overbearing in the summer? I have relatives who relocated there from NJ and they like it but when I see weeks straight of 100 degree plus days I resist their offers to join them.